Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c78-f744-72f2-a09b-842c58df1a1e/redcliffe-bascule-bridge-refurbishment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Redcliffe Bascule Bridge Refurbishment [Bristol City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-city-council) Pays 92% within 30 days Estimated value £2,300,000 Published 21 May 2020 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 1.2 The council is wishing to procure works to refurbish Redcliffe Bascule Bridge including:- Bridge and Civil Engineering Works • Traffic management, • Steelwork repairs, • Concrete repairs, • Painting of internal steelwork and bridge parapet, • Structural modifications associated with nose clamping system, • Replace timber walkway, • Bridge deck waterproofing, • Joint replacement, • Carriageway and footway surfacing, • Ducting for rising arm barriers, wig-wag signals, etc. • Drainage repairs, • Painting of cabins. • Pigeon netting. ### Mechanical and Electrical Works • Replace existing nose bolt mechanism with a hydraulic clamping system, • Replace manually operated emergency operating system to raise and lower the bridge with a powered system, • Maintenance of the differential gearbox, • Removal of existing gates and machinery and replace with rising arm barriers, • Arrange inspection of the thruster holding brakes and magnetic motor brakes, • Remove seized tail end air buffers and replace with modern energy absorbers, • Remove seized nose end air buffers, • Replace timber end stops, • Replace faulty bridge angle monitoring system, • Refurbish quadrant ring and rack teeth, • Provide a new electrical bridge control system, • Replace wig-wag traffic signals, • Installation of CCTV for traffic monitoring, • New electrical installations, plant supplies, electrical lighting, emergency lighting and small power installation replacement, • Strip out and dispose of redundant equipment. • Testing and commissioning, • Provide Operation and Maintenance Manual, • Provide training to Client's staff involved in the operation and maintenance of the refurbished bridge. • Provide spare parts and special tools. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9dd3fb03-b654-4e53-b748-f3809fb0595b) 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 Bristol City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-city-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works)