0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026

What the buyer is asking for

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.

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• 40%qualityQuality and Social ValueQuality of previous similar contracts and social value submissions
• 60%pricePriceOverall cost of the tenderers submission

What you must already have

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• Tenderers must be accredited as a Network Rail Tier 1 contractor and be able to demonstrate current capability, experience and resources to safely deliver works within the operational railway environment. Tenderers will be required to provide evidence of relevant railway industry accreditations, including RISQS registration where applicable, upon contract award. The Contractor shall demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering comparable rail infrastructure projects, including effective management of railway interfaces, possession planning, safety assurance, and compliance with all applicable Network Rail standards, procedures and requirements. The Employer reserves the right to request supporting evidence of previous project experience and competence of key personnel proposed for the works.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   7 Oct 2026, 13:51 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 36 days

   13 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 43 days

   20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice7 Oct 2026, 13:51 BST094763-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender