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title: "0358 Nursery Bridge Structural Bearing Replacement Scheme 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e4aa"
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buyer: "Wigan Council"
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# 0358 Nursery Bridge Structural Bearing Replacement Scheme 2026

Buyer: Wigan Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e4aa

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## Summary

Wigan Council is procuring bridge reconstruction and structural maintenance works at Nursery Bridge in Leigh. The single-span steel composite bridge carries Atherleigh Way (A579) over Pennington Brook. The requirement focuses on replacing the rocker bearings at the north end of the structure and associated works to restore the bearing support arrangement. The scope includes excavation above the abutment toe, sequenced propping during overnight road closures, hydro-demolition of existing bearing plinths, recasting of the plinths, installation of new bearings, installation of an asphaltic plug joint, and traffic management. The contractor must also provide transport, tools, access equipment, welfare facilities, water disposal and site clearance. The work is categorised as construction, repair and maintenance.

The procurement has reached tender: Wigan Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic tender submission allowed via The Chest. Enquiries had to be submitted by 18 September 2026 at 12:00, and tenders by 25 September 2026 at 12:00. The single lot has an estimated value of £650,000 gross. The planned contract period runs from 15 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. Evaluation is based on price at 60% and quality and social value at 40%; the quality assessment includes experience of previous similar contracts and social value proposals. The tender requires risk assessments and method statements before work starts, and the site will be controlled under CDM 2015.

This opportunity suits construction and civil engineering contractors experienced in bridge repair, structural bearing replacement and work on reinforced-concrete abutments and steel composite decks. Relevant capability includes temporary works and sequenced structural propping, hydro-demolition, concrete plinth reconstruction, bearing installation, asphaltic plug-joint installation and traffic management for overnight road closures. Suppliers need the operational capacity to provide their own transport, tools, access equipment, welfare arrangements, water disposal and completion clearance. They should be able to manage work around recorded utility infrastructure, including a mains water supply and an electricity cable, and prepare full risk assessments and method statements before commencement. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, with previous similar-contract experience and credible social value proposals contributing to evaluation.

## Notice

Nursery Bridge is a single span simply supported steel composite structure, which carries Atherleigh Way (A579), over Pennington Brook, in Leigh. The deck consists of a reinforced concrete deck slab, which is composite with 11 914x419x343 UB's, spaced at 1.350m centres. The steel beams are supported on bearings and reinforced concrete plinths, on top of brick faced, reinforced concrete full height abutments. The bearings at the north end of the structure are rocker bearings which are to be replaced under this contract. Records suggest there is an existing United Utilities 160mm mains water supply pipe in the East verge and a 33kV electricity northwest cable in the west verge and northbound carriageway although this is noted to be out of commission. The reconstruction works briefly comprise: - Excavation to topsoil above abutment toe - Sequenced propping of the structure during overnight road closure - Hydro-demolition of existing bearing plinths - Re-casting of bearing plinths - Installation of new bearings - Installation of new asphaltic plug joint - Installation and removal of traffic management The Contractor to provide all necessary transport, tools, access equipment, appropriate welfare, water disposal and clearance on completion in order to carry out the works effectively. We require full risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) before commencement. The sites will be under control of CDM 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077689-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2026 - 17 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| 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 | Wigan Council |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Postcode area | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2026 at 13:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077689-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077689-2026
  14th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.thechest.org.uk

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