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title: "0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026"
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# 0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026

Buyer: Wigan Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0782bd

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## Summary

Wigan Council is procuring works to replace Boars Head Footbridge, a three-span steel footbridge running alongside Chorley Road (A5106) over the West Coast Main Line in Wigan. The work involves removing the existing bridge and supports, refurbishing and extending foundations and bank-seat abutments, then installing a new steel footbridge, trestles, bearings and deck plates. It also includes traffic management, railway permits and possessions, protecting services, drainage at the western end, minor regrading of both approaches, replacing disturbed kerbs and making good the footpath. The contractor must provide transport, tools, access equipment, welfare and water disposal, and clear the site on completion. This is steel footbridge and railway bridge construction work (CPV 45221113).

The buyer invited offers through an open competition for one lot. The enquiry deadline set was 13 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the tender submission deadline was 20 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 5 April to 13 June 2027. The estimated value is £975,000 excluding VAT (£1,170,000 including VAT). Evaluation gives 60% weighting to price and 40% to quality and social value; the quality assessment covers experience, resource availability, management of the works and social value. The process is below the relevant threshold. The published participation requirements were amended to add conditions and clarify the quality assessment.

This opportunity is suited to established Network Rail Tier 1 contractors able to work safely in an operational railway environment and manage railway interfaces, possessions, safety assurance and compliance with Network Rail standards. Bidders must demonstrate relevant railway experience, current capability and sufficient resources, and provide evidence of railway industry accreditations, including RISQS registration where applicable. The buyer expects a proven record delivering comparable rail infrastructure projects and may seek evidence of past performance and key personnel competence. Suppliers need to meet the Common Assessment Standard, demonstrate financial stability and hold or commit to obtain employer’s and public liability cover of at least £10 million each, professional indemnity cover of £2 million, and contract works insurance covering the full contract value. Where subcontracting is proposed, bidders must show effective subcontractor management and a healthy supply chain. Selections also include exclusion, corporate and professional standing, modern slavery and artificial intelligence declarations.

## Notice

Boars Head Footbridge is a three span simply supported steel structure, which carries the footbridge running parallel to the A5106 Chorley Road, over the West Coast Mainline railway line, in Wigan. The deck consists of an existing steel deck, supported by steel trestles located adjacent the up and down lines and bankseat abutments located in the embankments. All are located within the Network Rail Boundary. Wigan Council are seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to undertake the following works. The works are to remove the existing steel footbridge structure, refurbish the foundations and banking seats and install a new steel footbridge and supporting trestles. The work includes installing an ACO type drain to the West end of the bridge and minor regrading of the approaches at the East and West Entrances of the bridge. The reconstruction works briefly comprise: * Installing Traffic Management * Obtaining all necessary permits and possessions * Removing surfacing, street lighting and service box * Protecting services * Removing the existing steel footbridge and supports * Checking and making good the concrete surfaces to the trestles and bearing surfaces * Extending the existing seat structure * Install new bearing plates and removable deck plates * Install the new trestles and footbridge * Install new ACO drain run to West end, connecting into the existing surface water drain * Replace any kerbs disturbed during the works * Make good existing footpath surface * Remove 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 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/095184-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2027 - 13 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £975,000 |
| Lots value | £975,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
- 45221113 - Footbridge construction work
- 45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 13:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095184-2026
- 7 Oct 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095184-2026
  8th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094763-2026
  7th October 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.the-chest.org.uk

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