Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-496d-722b-b2b3-497ce39bace8/0661-boars-head-footbridge-superstructure-renewal-works-contract-2026 Open for bids GB open procedure # 0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026 [Wigan Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wigan-council) Estimated value £975,000 Published 8 Oct 2026 Deadline 32 days left 20 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Railway bridge construction work Footbridge construction work Construction work for bridges Construction work for steel bridges Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0782bd-2026-10-08T13:00:08+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0782bd-2026-10-08T13:00:08+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Wigan Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wigan-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2027 · Wigan Council · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e25-85aa-72a1-84b7-54ed823c1c3c/0661-boars-head-footbridge-superstructure-renewal-works-contract-2027) [The design, repair and reinstatement of Pennylands Footbridge, Winchcombe. · Tewkesbury Borough Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-5170-713a-8dbb-bc6eb96f7eab/the-design-repair-and-reinstatement-of-pennylands-footbridge-winchcombe) [Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work – Shesknan Bridge Works · Leitrim County Council\_2136 · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14066-0926-7124-8acb-3f54bff584c4/ireland-works-for-complete-or-part-construction-and-civil-engineering-work-s) [SA242 Penallta Road Bridge Strengthening · Caerphilly County Borough Council · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-211c-7281-8ccc-dfc59d68db6f/sa242-penallta-road-bridge-strengthening) [Construction of an Accessible Perimeter Walkway around Steeton Bowling Green · Steeton with Eastburn Parish Council · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5747-71a4-8d17-d9d45f66ac56/construction-of-an-accessible-perimeter-walkway-around-steeton-bowling-green) [Refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall · Wigan Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-37f4-71af-ae38-9bb1a8e4dc90/refurbishment-of-leigh-market-hall)