PLACE920H Major Maintenance Works to Harrington Bridge – Phase 2 (C43017).

Tender description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced single Contractor to provide maintenance works and repairs to Harrington Bridge, in Sawley. Phase 2 works comprise of following works to the structure: Replacement of existing severely corroded cross bracing sections at the pier, paint the caissons and connection to the bracing. Minor remedial works to the apron in front of the abutments. The existing bridge deck expansion joints are to be replaced, partially resurface the carriageway and resurface the footways. In order to carry out the works at the pier, a temporary suspended platform will be required to provide a dry and safe working environment at the pier. Temporary scaffolding / platform over the bridge is also required for the access to the works. The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the fact that River Trent in this area is very fast flowing and subject to flash flooding. The 1 in 20 years flood level is 31.27mAOD which is above the bottom flange level. All temporary works design is to comply to the Special Requirements of Environment Agency and all current design codes. Temporary works platform to have independent CAT 3 checks. Keywords: Bridge, construction, Repair