0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026
Details
- Value
- £975,000
- Topic
- Construction work for bridges
- Published
- 7 October 2026
- Submission
- 20 November 2026in 1 month
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
Boars Head Footbridge is a three span simply supported steel structure, which carries the footbridge running parallel to the A5106 Chorley Road, over the West Coast Mainline railway line, in Wigan. The deck consists of an existing steel deck, supported by steel trestles located adjacent the up and down lines and bankseat abutments located in the embankments. All are located within the Network Rail Boundary. Wigan Council are seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to undertake the following works. The works are to remove the existing steel footbridge structure, refurbish the foundations and banking seats and install a new steel footbridge and supporting trestles. The work includes installing an ACO type drain to the West end of the bridge and minor regrading of the approaches at the East and West Entrances of the bridge. The reconstruction works briefly comprise: • Installing Traffic Management • Obtaining all necessary permits and possessions • Removing surfacing, street lighting and service box • Protecting services • Removing the existing steel footbridge and supports • Checking and making good the concrete surfaces to the trestles and bearing surfaces • Extending the existing seat structure • Install new bearing plates and removable deck plates • Install the new trestles and footbridge • Install new ACO drain run to West end, connecting into the existing surface water drain • Replace any kerbs disturbed during the works • Make good existing footpath surface • Remove traffic management The Contractor to provide all necessary transport, tools, access equipment, appropriate welfare, water disposal and clearance on completion in order to carry out the works effectively. We require full risk and method statements (RAMS) before commencement. The sites will be under control of CDM 2015.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published7 October 2026Current notice
- Next: Submission date20 November 2026in 1 month
About the buyer
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority in Greater Manchester, and buys through its own Procurement and Performance team. Suppliers register on The Chest, the council's primary portal for advertising tenders and submitting bids. Smaller contracts go to a limited number of quoted suppliers rather than open tender. Frameworks from the Crown Commercial Service and ESPO cover many common goods and services. Commissioning plans are published jointly with partner NHS trusts and Wigan and Leigh College. All bids must also meet Procurement Act 2023 rules through the Central Digital Platform.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in construction work, business services and architectural and engineering services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 45221100 · Construction work for bridges
- 45221112 · Railway bridge construction work
- 45221113 · Footbridge construction work
- 45221115 · Construction work for steel bridges
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