--- title: "SO1195 Rhymney Comprehensive Cycle Track Footbridge Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052717" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052717" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052717.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052717.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-27" --- # SO1195 Rhymney Comprehensive Cycle Track Footbridge Refurbishment Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052717 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052717) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052717.json) ## Summary Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the SO1195 Rhymney Comprehensive Cycle Track Footbridge, involving structural steel repairs, painting, and concrete work, among other tasks. This project is categorised under construction work for bridges, specifically footbridge construction, and is located in the region of Hengoed, UKL16, United Kingdom. As part of the procurement process, the tender is currently at the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 18th June 2025. The procurement follows an open competition method that falls below the threshold, and the project is scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2025, concluding by the 31st of August 2025, ensuring the bridge is ready for public use by 1st September 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in bridge and footbridge projects. With a gross contract value of £241,242, businesses can enhance their portfolio by engaging with public authority projects under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs, offering them a platform to expand their operations and gain exposure to further opportunities within the public sector. The selection criteria emphasise price and quality, making it ideal for companies with competitive pricing and robust quality management systems. Bidders interested in this tender must register and express interest via the Proactis Supplier Portal, highlighting the importance of established digital procurement processes in today's competitive contracting landscape. ## Notice Generally: * structural steel repairs, * preparation to SA2 1/2 off site / ST3 in- situ standard of cleanliness to bright steel and, * application of a three/two coat paint system over the entire footbridge. * Concrete repairs as per the contract scope. * Vegetation clearance and associated ecologist services. * Construction of a haul to the site from Idris Davies Comprehensive school. * Site works are to be undertaken during Idris Davies Comprehensive school's 2025 summer holidays starting on the 21st July 2025 and concluding on the 31st August 2025. It is the Authority's intension for the bridge to be open for public access on the 1st September 2025 for pupil access / egress. * Removal of the existing 6mm thick checker deck plate and replace with new plates as per the existing arrangement. * For Option 2 Only, the Client wishes for the contractor to propose a suitable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bearing insert to be included between the top and bottom of the free end bearings. The contractor must endeavor to select the minimum thickness of PTFE practicable to minimise raising the finished level of the bridge whilst accommodating any likely impost actions / forces etc. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Option 1 - Full in-situ, on site works (Compulsory); Option 2 - Bridge span steel repair works undertaken off site and abutment wall repairs completed on site (Compulsory). Option 3 - Value Engineered Contractors Design (Optional). Bidders must tender for Lots 1 and 2. Lot 3 is Optional. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027768-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £201,035 | | Lots value | £201,035 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HENGOED | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF82 7PG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Caerphilly | | Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach | | Westminster constituency | Caerphilly | | Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work - 45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges ## Release History - 27 May 2025 at 13:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027768-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027768-2025 27th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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