Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfb-a7e5-73be-8c0d-51f1a1bd5bd2/tamar-crossings-fabrication-structural-repairs-maintenance-support-contract

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Tamar Crossings - Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Support Contract

[Cornwall Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cornwall-council)

Estimated value

£2,999,999

Published

14 Jun 2024

Deadline

Closed

2 Aug 2024

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Provision of various steelwork fabrications, structural repairs and associated maintenance support services at the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry.\\\\r\\r

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There are many routine and ad hoc maintenance requirements, as well as smaller projects across both services, for instance:\\\\r\\r

- contract support services,\\\\r\\r
- on-site welding inspection and testing,\\\\r\\r
- welding, maintenance, repairs and metal fabrications on board the ferries,\\\\r\\r
- maintenance and repairs to shore side infrastructure such as ferry chain gantries,\\\\r\\r
- minor structural repairs to bridge structure, gantries and runway beams,\\\\r\\r
- bridge and ferry inspection support,\\\\r\\r
- routine annual maintenance activities - greasing, cleaning bearing and joints, etc.,\\\\r\\r
- larger one-off contracts such as major bridge access improvements,\\\\r\\r
- general labour support - ferry chain replacement, ferry gantry maintenance.\\\\r\\r

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Please note that existing arrangements involve the present contractor typically attending at Tamar Bridge & Torpoint Ferry sites each month for a duration of anywhere between 10-14 days depending on workloads and client requirements.\\\\r\\r

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Suitably qualified and experienced contractors are invited to apply.\\\\r\\r

## CPV classification

Structures of bridges

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/04816cf2-4ec2-4f3a-92db-fb3ce721d9b8)

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