---
title: "Fulwood Bridge Painting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# Fulwood Bridge Painting

Buyer: VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683f4

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## Summary

VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED, acting as the procuring entity, has completed an open tender process for the "Fulwood Bridge Painting" project, which involved the preparation and repainting works on Fulwood Bridge located on the A38 in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham. The main procurement category for this tender was classified under works, specifically focusing on the painting of structural elements. The tender reached completion on 22nd June 2026, with the contract period extending to 30th September 2026. The awarded supplier was Alfred Bagnall & Sons (East Midlands) Limited, and the contract value amounted to approximately £99,970 excluding VAT, reflecting an open competition held below the procurement threshold.

This project presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural painting, particularly those equipped to undertake challenging projects involving sizeable structures like bridges. The contract was aimed at SMEs, favouring a mix of quality and competitive pricing, which is appealing to smaller or medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio within the construction and maintenance sectors. Such contracts can not only enhance reputation but also offer practical experience in infrastructure projects, potentially leading to future opportunities in similar public works.

## Notice

The works shall consist of the preparation and repainting of Fulwood Bridge on the A38 in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham. The bridge is a twin deck structure with the section to be painted being the three span steel lattice girder bridge on the north side. Spans to the bridge consist of two side spans measuring 13.3m and a central span of 17.1m. 4x no. lattice girders present connected via cross bracing and supporting a steel trough deck which also requires painting. Lattice girders supported on blue brick piers and abutments. Height of piers to the lattice girders is up to 6.2m

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059305-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | £99,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED |
| Locality | BILSTHORPE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG22 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Newark and Sherwood |
| Electoral ward | Bilsthorpe |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALFRED BAGNALL & SONS (EAST MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45442121 - Painting work of structures

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059305-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051895-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034593-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059305-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051895-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034593-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bagnalls.co.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.viaem.co.uk/

## Provenance

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