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title: "SO1184 - Parc Cwm Darren Bridge Repair / Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145078"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-20"
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# SO1184 - Parc Cwm Darren Bridge Repair / Replacement

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145078

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced the awarding of the contract "SO1184 - Parc Cwm Darren Bridge Repair / Replacement" in the Darren Valley, near Bargoed, Wales. This contract, categorised under "Footbridge construction work" (CPV code 45221113), involves the replacement of two timber footbridges beyond economical repair and remedial works on two additional footbridges. The contract was awarded to Edwards Diving Services with a contract value of £96,311.84. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20th January 2025, with the contract being signed on 6th December 2024. This procurement utilised an open tender method, and three bids were received during the tendering process.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in civil engineering, structural repairs, and eco-friendly construction materials. Firms experienced in using structural GRP with wood-effect finishes and recycled PET cores will find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities due to the project's focus on minimising ongoing maintenance and maximising design life. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and contractors with expertise in footbridge construction and maintenance can significantly benefit from similar public procurement opportunities initiated by regional authorities like the Caerphilly County Borough Council.

## Notice

This is a notice of contract award for Parc Cwm Darren bridge repair / replacement.Parc Cwm Darren is a country park located in the Darren valley, approximately two miles to the north of Bargoed, which is accessed via the A469.The country park contains numerous footpaths, with footbridges that cross a small watercourse at a number of locations.Following inspections undertaken in Spring 2024, 2No. timber footbridges have been identified for replacement, and remedial works have been identified for a further 2No. footbridges comprising replacement of deck boards and parapets.It is intended that the 2No. footbridges (Bridge Nos. 2 and 5) beyond economical repair, shall be replaced.Of the 2No. footbridges identified for repair works:- Bridge 1 - Existing timber deck boards and parapet to be replaced.- Bridge 4 - Existing timber deck boards and parapet timber boards to be replaced.Replacement footbridges and repairs to existing footbridges shall be undertaken using structural GRP with wood effect finish and recycled PET core to minimise ongoing maintenance costs and maximise design life.Note that bridge 3 does not form part of this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145078 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,311 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS DIVING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221113 - Footbridge construction work

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 15:39 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145078
- 14 Oct 2024 at 15:56 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145078

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://www.edwardsdivingservices.co.uk/

## Provenance

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