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title: "Rainton Burn Bridge Replacement Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f906"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# Rainton Burn Bridge Replacement Works

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f906

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Rainton Burn Bridge Replacement Works" has been managed by Sunderland City Council, a public authority. This initiative involves the removal of an existing footbridge and the construction of a new steel footbridge over Rainton Burn, including associated works on stream embankments. Falling under the industry category of construction work for bridges, this contract is located in the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom. As of the latest update, the contract has been awarded, with work scheduled to start on 18th December 2025 and conclude by 31st January 2026. The procurement followed a limited competition method, below the threshold, aligning with UK legislation under the legal basis of 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in bridgework and similar infrastructure projects. The awarded supplier, Excalibur Fabrications Limited, exemplifies a business well-suited for such projects, likely benefiting from the fabrication and erection aspects of the contract. Businesses with expertise in structural fabrication and civil engineering could similarly seize opportunities in future tenders of this nature, underpinned by the substantial budget and the focused scope of work involved.

## Notice

The removal of the existing steel and concrete jack arch footbridge over Rainton Burn. Works to extend and renew areas of the existing stream embankments and footbridge bank seat and the fabrication and erection of a new steel footbridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084341-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,714 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXCALIBUR FABRICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44212120 - Structures of bridges
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084341-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084341-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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