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Published 29 Apr 2026, 15:23 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is seeking to appoint an experienced specialist conservation and heritage Contractor to provide repairs and all necessary reinstatement work for Paul's Arm Bridge in Shipley Lake Reservoir, Heanor

Official notice

Authority: Derbyshire County Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF1)
Published estimate£150,000£150,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 7 Sept 2026
Contract term 2 moends 18 Dec 2026 · starts 9 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

To maintain the structural integrity of the bridge proposed maintenance works are listed below:

  • Site Clearance,
  • Reconstruction of missing parts of downstream (southeast & southwest) wingwalls and pilasters with matching ashlar stone masonry,
  • Repointing of masonry arch barrel, arch face and wing walls,
  • Cleaning of brickwork and stone masonry,
  • Removal of graffiti on masonry work,
  • Removal of existing downstream (south) parapet,
  • Installation of new upstream (north) and downstream (south) parapets,
  • De-vegetation of masonry and around wingwalls,
  • Resurfacing over the existing tarmac track.

CPV: Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest · Construction work for bridges · Preservation services of historical sites and buildings · Restoration work · Structures construction work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 2 moSMEPublished value£150,000
Contract period: 9 Oct 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 (2 mo)Value: £150,000 exc. VAT · £150,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligible
45212350 Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest45221100 Construction work for bridges45223000 Structures construction work45454100 Restoration work92522000 Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Apr 2026, 15:23 BST
Last source update
10 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
Authority reference
PLACE1149ETA
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-075812
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Buildings of particular historical or architectural interestConstruction work for bridgesPreservation services of historical sites and buildingsRestoration workStructures construction work
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e39 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
7 Sept 2026, 11:00 BST
Clarification deadline
24 Aug 2026, 11:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/Pr… ↗

Timeline

29 Apr 2026 → 9 Oct 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Planning notice published182 days ago
    29 Apr 2026, 15:23 BST
  2. Market engagement165 days ago
    15 May 2026, 23:59 BST

    Paul's Arm Bridge, Shipley Reservoir , email expression to [email protected]

  3. Tender notice published79 days ago
    10 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
  4. Clarification questions by65 days ago
    24 Aug 2026, 11:00 BST
  5. Submission deadline51 days ago
    7 Sept 2026, 11:00 BST
  6. Contract starts19 days ago
    9 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Apr 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Apr 2026, 15:23 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    10 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated
    10 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    10 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    10 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
  6. Deadline published: 7 Sept 2026, 11:00 BST
    10 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Derbyshire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PWZQ-2162-JJQL County Hall, Matlock, East Midlands, DE4 3AGContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure