---
title: "Design, manufacture & deliver to site a steel and timber pedestrian bridge."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c936"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Design, manufacture & deliver to site a steel and timber pedestrian bridge.

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c936

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by East Sussex County Council has focused on the design, manufacture, and delivery of a bespoke steel and timber pedestrian bridge to replace a removed Public Rights of Way footbridge over the River Ouse. Located in Lewes, East Sussex, the procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, as per the CPV classification. The contract, awarded to CTS BRIDGES LIMITED, involved limited competition due to its below-threshold status, and the project was completed within the installation window of 15th June to 1st October 2026. The contract, valued at £48,490 (exclusive of VAT), was signed on 24th June 2026 and was active until the project's completion in September 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in bespoke bridge construction and engineering services. Businesses adept in providing specialised bridge components or construction services, especially those familiar with the statutory obligations for Public Rights of Way, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. With escalating demand for infrastructure projects, similar tenders can offer growth prospects in both regional development and supplier diversification, catering to public sector requirements in East Sussex and beyond.

## Notice

Replacement of Public Rights of Way foot bridge. The former bridge had to be removed at short notice on health & safety grounds and is required to meet our statutory duty in relation to Public Rights of Way, where the footpath crosses the River Ouse. Due to the length of the bridge, we require a bespoke bridge consisting of metal beams rather than use one of our normal timber bridge kits so we need to use an approved supplier for metal bridges. Considerable time constraints - The Council has a window of the 15th June -1st October 2026 in which to install the bridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065466-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,490 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CTS BRIDGES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 08:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065466-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065466-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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