Scope
Description
Exeter City Council seeks to appoint a contractor to undertake essential refurbishment works to King William Street Bridge, a steel truss pedestrian bridge connecting Sidwell Street and the John Lewis Car Park across a two-lane, one-way carriageway. The works include replacing the roof system with improved drainage, replacing corroded transverse beams and fixings, undertaking localised steelwork repairs to parapet elements and associated paintwork repairs. A full specification of works has been produced by ECC's Principal Designer. The appointed contractor will be responsible for proposing a cost effective delivery method, managing all work at height, highway access, traffic management and relevant consents, and coordinating with ECC and the Principal Designer to deliver the scheme in line with DCC Highway conditions and relevant legislation.
Total value (estimated)
- £140,000 excluding VAT
- £168,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 July 2026
- 5 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
As detailed in Volume 1 ITT.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 70%
Price 30%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.advantageswtenders.co.uk
Technical specifications to be met
http://www.advantageswtenders.co.uk
Contracting authority
Exeter City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHX-3846-DMNW
Civic Centre
Exeter
EX1 1JN
United Kingdom
Email: ECCProcurement@exeter.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government