Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c17-aec9-70d4-8b37-c94fcfd3ae62/castleford-to-wakefield-greenway-cycleway-bridge-over-live-railway awarded GB open procedure # Castleford to Wakefield Greenway Cycleway Bridge Over Live Railway. [Wakefield Council Customer Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wakefield-council-customer-service) Estimated value £850,000 Published 6 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 17 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender As a part of the Castleford to Wakefield Greenway scheme a cycleway bridge is required to cross the existing railway. The crossing position is at the position of an existing bridge which has since been removed. Abutments remain but these are not to be utilised in the design, though the effect of their possible removal must be considered by the designer. The feasibility report has recommended a 35m span steel bridge on abutments independent and not reliant on the existing abutments. The contractor is to design and build a 35m span steel cycleway bridge in accordance with the current Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works as published by DfT. The design must also include for all requirements of Network Rail in crossing their infrastructure. The works comprise: ### DESIGN STAGE Ground investigation - scope ### Topographical Survey Environmental Surveys, Statement and Mitigation. Input to Safety Audits all Stages ### C3 and C4 notices and estimates Liaison with Wakefield Council and outside bodies Liaison with Network Rail ### Network Rail Procedures Detailed design of the rail bridge including AIP and Category 3 Check. ### Signal Sighting Report ### Progress meeting attendance Programme preparation and monthly updates. ### Dealing with all technical queries during construction Network Rail Liaison Design/Query Procedures during Construction. ### Construction Phase 1 Construction of the designed bridge. 2 Construction of approximately 400m of 3m wide cycleway on the remains of a dismantled railway and across the new bridge. This cycleway will tie in to the existing cycleways constructed by others. Additional information: All documents available from Yortender Web Portal [yortender.co.uk](https://www.yortender.co.uk) ref number DN280473 Read full description ## CPV classification Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cbc06de8-436a-48ac-b852-24f5bdf48dce) 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 Wakefield Council Customer Service: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wakefield-council-customer-service) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Boiler Replacement Scheme · West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 59 days left · 18 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ca0f-7129-83ab-7f5da966bec5/boiler-replacement-scheme) [Building Repairs & Maintenance Lot 1 Electrical Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 40 days left · 29 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-2662-73b5-8d63-abd6e1946ccd/building-repairs-maintenance-lot-1-electrical-lot-2-mechanical) [Repairs and Maintenance of Derbyshire Dales District Council Buildings, Lot 1 Electrical, Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 41 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cc30-708e-a64f-c24f3506b98b/repairs-and-maintenance-of-derbyshire-dales-district-council-buildings-lot-1-el) [CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-591e-7334-8085-35e92dcd67f8/ca18585-itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system) [ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ce3a-73b2-824c-27858f3ac6b5/itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system) [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 37 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise)