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title: "CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ab"
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# CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ab

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking qualified contractors for the "CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework" project, aimed at designing, constructing, and commissioning a new rail gantry and associated pipework. This project falls under the construction industry, specifically focusing on pipeline-carrying bridge construction and district-heating mains construction. Located in Nottingham, UK, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage. Notable dates include the tender submission deadline on 16th September 2026, with contract awards expected by 9th October 2026. The total gross value of the contract is estimated at £3,600,000, and the process follows an open competitive flexible procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in high-pressure steam and electrical connections, as well as those approved by Network Rail. Companies specializing in architectural design and engineering services, with capabilities to handle complex construction over railway infrastructure, will find this project apt for leveraging their skills. Engaging as a single entity or consortium, the successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to a pivotal infrastructure upgrade while potentially securing future contracts with Nottingham City Council through demonstrated performance and expertise.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for a scheme covering the following elements: * RIBA Stage 4 design of a new rail gantry and associated pipework. * Construction of a new rail gantry and associated pipework. * Commissioning of new pipework and associated electrical connections. * Demolition and removal of the existing rail gantry. Nottingham City Council operates a district heating system from its London Road Heat Station. The system serves c5,000 households and commercial customers with heat and hot water, alongside a private wire with c200 domestic and business users. The main energy supply to the heat station is from a high-pressure steam feed from the nearby Eastcroft Incinerator. The steam is fed through a pipe which crosses the railway by a gantry to the east of Nottingham Station and west of London Road. The Authority has been asked to move the existing gantry to align closer to London Road to allow a proposed development to take place on the site shown to the north of the railway. A RIBA Stage Three design has been undertaken and planning permission for the scheme is being sought. The contractor, or a member of their consortium for group bids, will need to be a Network Rail approved contractor and have experience in the construction and commissioning of high-pressure steam and other ancillary pipes and electrical connections. The commissioning of the new pipes is targeted to take place during the summer shutdown in July 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066994-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PICK EVERARD |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45221118 - Pipeline-carrying bridge construction work
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 18:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066994-2026
- 15 Jul 2026 at 18:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066991-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 12:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048800-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066994-2026
  15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066991-2026
  15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048800-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=abb827bb-6e80-f111-813c-005056b64545
  Link to the opportunity on the Council's eProcurement portal. Tender documents are available to download from the portal, and tender responses and all other communications regarding the tender must be conducted via the portal.

## Notice URLs

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

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