Published date: 20 September 2019

This notice was replaced on 3 August 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 3 August 2020)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

  • Repair and maintenance services - 50000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1,300,000

Procurement reference

NHM002-DN437089-33308301

Published date

20 September 2019

Closing date

22 October 2019

Contract start date

20 February 2020

Contract end date

3 May 2021

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a main contractor to refurbish the Grade 1/A listed Union Chain Bridge, entailing the full repair of the bridge. Originally constructed in 1820, the suspension bridge comprises of wrought iron chains between masonry towers, supporting a timber deck, anchored to both the English and Scottish ends of the structure. This follows design consultancy to prepare the design and specification for the works. Full details relating to the opportunity are available from the Pro Contract e-tendering portal, reference DN437089


About the buyer

Contact name

Graeme Reid

Address

County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
England

Telephone

+44 1670622353

Email

Graeme.Reid@northumberland.gov.uk

Website

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk