Supply and Installation of Esless Lane Cycleway Bridge
Wrexham County Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
9 July 2026
Published
1 July 2026
Type
Not specified
Description
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This contract is for a construction company to design, supply, and install a new bridge for a cycleway (bicycle path) on Esless Lane. The buyer is looking for a contractor who can handle the full project from engineering the bridge to building and fitting it on site.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents.
- Likely requirements (typical for bridge work): structural engineering qualifications, health and safety competency, relevant construction insurance, experience with similar bridge or cycleway projects
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design the cycleway bridge to specification
- Supply all materials and components needed for the bridge
- Install the bridge on Esless Lane
- Ensure the bridge meets cycling safety and load-bearing standards
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'design and build' contract — you're responsible for both the engineering plans and the physical installation, so check if you have in-house design capability or need to partner with engineers.
- 2Look for the detailed specification document which will state the bridge length, width, materials required, and any special features (e.g. drainage, disabled access ramps).
- 3Check the timeline carefully — bridge projects often have weather delays and traffic management requirements that affect schedule and cost.
- 4Health and safety is critical for bridge work; the tender will likely specify required certifications (CDM Coordinator, structural engineer sign-off) and insurance minimums.
- 5Watch for 'latent defects liability' clauses — you may be responsible for fixing issues for 12+ months after completion.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small construction firm without in-house structural engineers, consider partnering with a specialist bridge engineer as a subcontractor — many SMEs win these by teaming up with design consultants.
- Bridge projects often require specialist traffic management during installation; check if you can subcontract this or need to price it separately into your bid.
- Look for any 'social value' scoring criteria (e.g. local employment, community benefit) — small businesses often score well here and it can offset lower pricing from larger competitors.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
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ARROW COUNTY SUPPLIES
1 contract wonlatest 18 Jun 2026
ARROW COUNTY SUPPLIES is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Wrexham County Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
1 July 2026
Submission deadline
9 July 2026
Notice type
UK4
Source
sell2wales
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