--- title: "Pont Ffordd Cadfan, Tywyn - Major Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116489" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116489" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116489.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116489.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-06" --- # Pont Ffordd Cadfan, Tywyn - Major Maintenance Buyer: CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116489 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116489) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116489.json) ## Summary The Cyngor Gwynedd Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "Pont Ffordd Cadfan, Tywyn - Major Maintenance," aimed at undertaking essential works on a highway bridge located on Cadfan Road, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9ED. The procurement falls under the category of construction works, with a specific focus on bridge maintenance. The project timeline indicates that traffic management and related works are planned for February during the school half-term (19th - 27th), followed by bridge renovation activities starting from February 28th. For those interested, further information can be obtained by visiting the Sell2Wales website. This tender presents exciting opportunities for contractors and businesses in the construction industry, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure maintenance, traffic management, and railway operations. Companies that specialise in civil engineering, particularly those experienced with bridge construction and rehabilitation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses capable of coordinating works alongside active railway lines will find this project advantageous, given the operational constraints noted for safe and effective completion of the maintenance works. ## Notice 6802 - Pont Ffordd CadfanMajor Maintenance of highway bridge crossing over narrow gauge railway on Cadfan Road, Tywyn, Gwynedd. LL36 9ED and is located within a residential area with houses close to the bridge and Penybryn Primary School 100m from the bridgeO.S. Grid ref 258951E 300721NThe majority of the bridge is constructed from brick with a steel trough and concrete infill deck . The brige is 10.4 m wide, 3.8m skewed span and the soffit of the bridge deck is 3m above the track bed.There are two independent metal footbridges either side of the highway bridge to carry pedestrians over the railway. At least one of these footbridges need to remain open at all timeThe works include1st PhaseErect and maintain Road closure traffic management and diversion signs during February school half term (February 19 to 27).Remove the road construction (approx. 375mm thick over the exiting bridge deck)Carefully expose the gas main and LV power cable crossing on top of the bridgedeck.Using hand tools remove the weak concrete surrounding the electric ductSurround all utility assets with in-situ concreteExpose the ends of the concrete bridge deck and the sewer passing through the deckClean and prepare the top and the ends of the existing bridge deck and base of brick parapetsApply approved waterproofing system on top and the ends of the bridge deckReconstruct the road over the bridge deckRoad marking (double yellow and white lines)There will be regular train services on the narrow gauge railway and the above works must be done without affecting the railway.2nd Phase February 28th onwardsWorks to the bridge soffitMechanically de scale the surface of the steel troughs and edge beamsGrit blast and prepare the steel surfaceCoat the steel with heat resistant epoxy system and protective layers capable of resisting the heat, steam and chemicals from the train exhaustThe railway line under the bridge can be closed to trains from Monday to Friday each week during March but the line must be cleared and reopened to allow train services every Saturday and Sunday.Access is on foot from Pendref Station level crossing which is 220m from the bridge.Contractor may negotiate directly with Tal y Llyn Railway regarding hiring trollies that fit the narrow gauge railway or arrange for plant and materials to be delivered on train flatbed to site.All staff will need to attend a railway induction by the railway companyNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=116489. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116489 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL | | Locality | CAERNARFON | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL55 1SH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd | | Local authority | Gwynedd | | Electoral ward | Canol Tref Caernarfon | | Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 6 Dec 2021 at 15:21 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116489 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=116489 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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