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title: "Clyde Bridge Replacement Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637774"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-03"
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# Clyde Bridge Replacement Project

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637774

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is initiating the Clyde Bridge Replacement Project, located in Hamilton, UK. This works procurement involves replacing the existing bridge structure with a new single span proprietary steel superstructure. The project, valued at £3.8 million, is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 29 January 2021, indicating when further details will be made available. The procurement process is being conducted under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract - Option 2.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialised in bridge engineering and infrastructure development. Businesses with experience in carrying out complex construction works, involving utility rerouting, environmental assessments, and the erection of steel structures, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The open nature of the procurement allows suitably qualified contractors to engage and contribute to this vital infrastructure project that aims to enhance local transport reliability and safety.

## Notice

Following a Clyde Bridge Replacement Project feasibility report South Lanarkshire Council has made the decision to replace the existing structure with a single span proprietary steel superstructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a Clyde Bridge Replacement Project feasibility report South Lanarkshire Council has made the decision to replace the existing structure with a single span proprietary steel superstructure. A detailed design was carried out and the Council require a fully qualified specialist single Contractor to undertake the construction of a 90 metre single span proprietary steel bridge to replace the existing reinforced concrete bridge structure. The proposed structure includes a 4.2m wide carriageway with an additional footway of minimum width 1.05m. The new structure will be constructed off line of the existing bridge. The proposed carriageway on approach to the structure will follow a new alignment and will include new approach roads to the north and south which will tie into the existing C29 Pettinain Road. The proprietary bridge will be supported on reinforced concrete abutments which, in turn, will be supported by piled foundations. On the north approach the structure will also include wing walls which will not be connected to the abutment and will behave as retaining walls. On the south approach the structure will include wing walls which will not be connected to the abutment and will behave as retaining walls and a cattle creep structure. The superstructure is proposed to be launched from the south abutment and a launching area for this purpose will be built. In addition to this the design also includes for the replacement of a cattle creep structure located approximately 350m south of Clyde Bridge and the infilling of a culvert located approximately 270m south of Clyde Bridge. The works will broadly comprise; - Undertake necessary ecology surveys and any required mitigation works; - Undertake de-commissioning/re-routing by all relevant utility providers, relevant public bodies and entities (Scottish Water, BT, and SEPA); - Carry out clearance; - Infill culvert No.2 with foam concrete; - Demolish cattle creep No.3; - Build cattle creep No.3 replacement precast concrete box; - Demolish part of reinforced concrete cattle creep No.1 (south abutment) keeping the services through the existing bridge in operation; - Construct sheet piled retaining walls located in front of the north and south abutments; - Build reinforced concrete abutments considering an opening to the south abutment; - Construction of launching area at south abutment; - Build the steel bridge in sections at launching area; - Launch the bridge to its final position; - Expose services in bridge deck and divert them as agreed with utility providers; - Carry out demolition and removal of existing bridge deck and abutments; and - Surfacing bridge approaches, parapets, fences and apply finishes. This procurement exercise will be conducted under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract - Option 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401202 |
| Notice type | PCS 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 | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45111100 - Demolition work

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401202

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401202
  Clyde Bridge Replacement Project - Following a Clyde Bridge Replacement Project feasibility report South Lanarkshire Council has made the decision to replace the existing structure with a single span proprietary steel superstructure.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637774
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=637774

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