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title: "Design and Supply of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridges and Decking Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a4cb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-09-30"
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# Design and Supply of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridges and Decking Systems

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4cb

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, is planning the procurement process for the design and supply of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridges. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an active market engagement milestone set for 14th October 2025. Interested suppliers have been invited to express their interest by emailing Claire Hodges at commercial.services@forestryengland.uk. This project is focused on constructing lightweight road bridges, footbridges, cycleways, bridleways, and decking systems suitable for highways loading. The procurement covers locations across multiple UK regions including UKK, UKJ, UKH, UKG, UKF, UKE, UKD, and UKC, each requiring bespoke designs that adhere to high performance standards. Contracts for this project will start on 1st November 2025 and conclude by 31st October 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the design and manufacture of FRP bridge systems, particularly those utilising the vacuum infusion method for a monolithic construction. Businesses specialising in light weight construction methods and possessing the capability to deliver within a 3-month timeframe will find this opportunity particularly attractive. Given the typical project cost ranges between £50,000 and £250,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive design and manufacturing solutions stand to gain from engaging with this multi-regional initiative led by the Forestry Commission.

## Notice

Design and supply of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridges - Roadbridges suitable for 44Tonnes Highways Loading plus supply and design of footbridges, cycleways, bridleways and bridge decking solutions suitable for highways loading (up to 44 Tonnes). The manufacturing process should use the resin infusion technique with a mould. This allows arrangement of fibres at different orientations to ensure maximum performance and if required fibre and resin types can be altered to suit a particular application. Foam core should also be used between the top mat and bottom mat for structural efficiency. Ideally constructed using a proven monolithic FRP system (e.g. InfraCore or equivalent) with vacuum infusion method. This type of construction has a low maintenance requirement and subsequently features a long design life. Elements of the bridge structures will have an expected design life of: - Deck - 100+ years - Surfacing 10+ years - Parapets 30+ years - UV protection 60+ years Also be able to design such bridges and provide outline proposals and detailed costings. Most structures we require will need bespoke designs. Typical projects expected to range between PS50k-PS250k per bridge, depending on size and specification Be able to manufacture and supply a bridge within a short timeframe up to 3 months.

### Planning Information

We are looking for suppliers that have the expertise to design, manufacture and supply FRP bridges. Due to site constraints the bridge deck must be of light weight construction to enable its installation without the use of cranes.
Suppliers should express interest by emailing Claire Hodges at commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Interested suppliers are invited to provide information on their capability, relevant experience, and indicative lead times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060843-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 11:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060843-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060843-2025
  30th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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