Scope
Reference
RFX RQST14480
Description
Generally:
• structural steel repairs,
• preparation to SA2 ½ off site / ST3 in- situ standard of cleanliness to bright steel and,
• application of a three/two coat paint system over the entire footbridge.
• Concrete repairs as per the contract scope.
• Vegetation clearance and associated ecologist services.
• Construction of a haul to the site from Idris Davies Comprehensive school.
• Site works are to be undertaken during Idris Davies Comprehensive school's 2025 summer holidays starting on the 21st July 2025 and concluding on the 31st August 2025. It is the Authority's intension for the bridge to be open for public access on the 1st September 2025 for pupil access / egress.
• Removal of the existing 6mm thick checker deck plate and replace with new plates as per the existing arrangement.
• For Option 2 Only, the Client wishes for the contractor to propose a suitable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bearing insert to be included between the top and bottom of the free end bearings. The contractor must endeavor to select the minimum thickness of PTFE practicable to minimise raising the finished level of the bridge whilst accommodating any likely impost actions / forces etc.
Total value (estimated)
- £201,035 excluding VAT
- £241,242 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 July 2025 to 31 August 2025
- 1 month, 30 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option 1 - Full in-situ, on site works (Compulsory);
Option 2 - Bridge span steel repair works undertaken off site and abutment wall repairs completed on site (Compulsory).
Option 3 - Value Engineered Contractors Design (Optional).
Bidders must tender for Lots 1 and 2. Lot 3 is Optional.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 45221113 - Footbridge construction work
- 45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per the tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 June 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
18 June 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Cost for Option1 and Cost for Option 2 |
Cost |
| Quality | Temporary works design 60%; Management of the Contract 20%; Health and Safety 20%. |
Quality |
Weighting description
Price 70%, Quality 30%.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHP-2369-JPYL
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Hengoed
CF82 7PG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lazaro Raposo
Telephone: +441443866598
Email: raposl@caerphilly.gov.uk
Website: http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales