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# QEII Memorial Programme – Bridge Contractor

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/qeii-memorial-programme-bridge-contractor-ocds-h6vhtk-078c4c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Department for Culture, Media and Sport: "QEII Memorial Programme – Bridge Contractor". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £11,500,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Department for Culture, Media and Sport](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/department-for-culture-media-and-sport-GB-PPON-PJGD-5581-JPGD)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £11,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Assembly of metal structures, Bridge-design services, Construction work, Construction work for steel bridges, Erection of railings (+6 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKI, UKI3, UKI32
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/qeii-memorial-programme-bridge-contractor-ocds-h6vhtk-078c4c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-078c4c`

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## Description
Contracting authority: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
Procurement title: QEII Memorial – Bridge Contractor
Procurement identifier: 105266
Notice type: UK2 – Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Estimated contract value (excluding VAT): £11,500,000 - £13,000,000
Contract location: London, Inner London West, Westminster and City of London 
CPV codes: 45221113 – Footbridge construction work 
45221115, 45223000, 45223210, 45223100, 45223110, 45341000, 45432112, 71322300,  45340000, 45000000  
Expected tender notice publication: January 2027
Market engagement closing date: 31 December 2026
Procurement contact / portal: DCMS procurement portal
Description of the requirement
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is undertaking preliminary market engagement in connection with the proposed procurement of a Bridge Contractor to supply works in respect of the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial programme.
The proposed appointment will involve the specialist design validation, prototype development, fabrication, construction and installation of a bespoke pedestrian bridge forming part of a nationally significant memorial project in central London.
The Bridge Contractor will be required to work closely and collaboratively with Foster + Partners, the appointed lead designer, and the wider design team to support technical design development and validation, prototype testing, fabrication detailing and the successful delivery of the bridge in accordance with the agreed design intent. 
The proposed scope comprises the complete integrated bridge package, including:
structural stainless steel fabrication and associated components;
specialist glass balustrades, including their supporting and fixing arrangements;
incorporated paving, finishes and associated interfaces;
structural and fabrication design validation;
prototype manufacture, testing and technical refinement;
detailed 3D and fabrication modelling;
fabrication, assembly, transportation, lifting and installation; and
associated temporary works, quality assurance and specialist supply-chain coordination.
The works will be delivered within a sensitive public realm environment and will require particular attention to architectural quality, specialist craftsmanship, technical assurance, construction logistics, programme coordination and stakeholder interfaces.
DCMS is seeking feedback from contractors capable of taking responsibility for the complete integrated bridge package, either through their own specialist capabilities or through appropriately managed specialist subcontractors.
Indicative timescales
The current indicative programme anticipates award of the Stage 1 Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) in May 2027 and the Stage 2 main fabrication and installation contract in February 2028.
These dates are estimates and remain subject to procurement outcomes, programme development and DCMS approvals. The anticipated duration and completion date of the Stage 2 works ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/qeii-memorial-programme-bridge-contractor-ocds-h6vhtk-078c4c)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 45221113, 45221115, 45223000, 45223100, 45223110
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 30/05/2027 to 31/12/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F099210-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-20T16:35:15.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T06:39:57.725Z
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