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title: "GCC004590CPU - M8 Pedestrian Footbridge - Sighthill"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000543560"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
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# GCC004590CPU - M8 Pedestrian Footbridge - Sighthill

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000543560

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the project titled "GCC004590CPU - M8 Pedestrian Footbridge - Sighthill". This contract, categorised under "works", involves the demolition of an existing footbridge and the construction of a new footbridge over the M8 motorway in Glasgow. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, and the project is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender evaluation. The value of the contract is approximately £18,468,806, with the contract signed on 31 January 2020, and a completion period estimated to last around 14 months, along with a defects period of two years and a subsequent five-year maintenance period for landscaping.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms experienced in large-scale engineering projects, especially those focusing on bridge construction, demolition, and environmental management. Businesses that have a track record in managing projects involving live traffic environments, utility diversions, and sustainable construction practices would be particularly well-suited to submit bids. Given the scale and complexity of the project, firms with robust financial standing, relevant case studies, and proven safety compliance are encouraged to participate in future procurement opportunities associated with this project.

## Notice

Glasgow City Council invites bids for the demolition of an existing footbridge and construction of a new footbridge over the M8 motorway, Glasgow along with all associated works. This requirement is not divided into lots due to the nature of the project. We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointment of a lead contractor to construct a new pedestrian footbridge over the M8 motorway, Glasgow. The scope of the lead contractor's appointment shall include the following key aspects: - Safe demolition and sustainable removal of the existing footbridge over M8. - Safe demolition and sustainable removal of the existing high mast motorway lighting column/base and the safe construction and installation of two new high mast lighting columns/bases. - Fabrication and erection of a new weathered steel footbridge over the M8 and all associated works. - Construction of south approaches including earthworks, bridge approach ramps, retaining walls, drainage with SUDS, public realm and landscaping works. - Construction of north approaches including earthworks, bridge approach ramps, retaining walls, SUDS, public realm and landscaping works. - Obtaining and maintaining all necessary consents and approvals from the Local Authority, Transport Scotland and their agent Transerv at each stage of the project for the differing elements of traffic management. - Liaison with public utility companies. Management of utility diversions and protection measures, in particular on a live motorway environment. - Liaison with other on-site Contractors and provide all necessary project management in performance of the works including cost control, change and risk management and performance against the programme as well as appropriate consideration of sustainability and environmental management. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Participate document.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393441 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000,000 |
| Lots value | £19,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,468,806 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221113 - Footbridge construction work

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393441
- 20 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328951

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328951
  GCC004590CPU - M8 Pedestrian Footbridge - Sighthill - Glasgow City Council invites bids for the demolition of an existing footbridge and construction of a new footbridge over the M8 motorway, Glasgow along with all associated works. This requirement is not divided into lots due to the nature of the project. We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393441
  GCC004590CPU - M8 Pedestrian Footbridge - Sighthill - Glasgow City Council invites bids for the demolition of an existing footbridge and construction of a new footbridge over the M8 motorway, Glasgow along with all associated works. This requirement is not divided into lots due to the nature of the project. We will apply a two-stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders must self-certify adherence to selection and exclusion criteria via the ESPD (Scotland) on PCS-T. Suppliers may be required to submit Means of Proof at a later stage via PCS-T. When completing the ESPD, bidders must have regard for the specific selection requirements detailed in Sections III of this OJEU Notice. Following assessment of submitted ESPDs, we will receive tenders from shortlisted bidders.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000543560
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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