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# ROLLS BRIDGE / JUBILEE FIELDS  FOOTBRIDGE AND  FOOTPATH PROJECT

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rolls-bridge-jubilee-fields-footbridge-and-footpath-project-ocds-h6vhtk-067911). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Gillingham Town Council: "ROLLS BRIDGE / JUBILEE FIELDS  FOOTBRIDGE AND  FOOTPATH PROJECT". Published status: active. Published Value: £150,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 15 May 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Gillingham Town Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/gillingham-town-council-GB-PPON-PZPG-5492-JGVH)
- **Published Value:** £150,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 15 May 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction work, Installation services (except software)
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rolls-bridge-jubilee-fields-footbridge-and-footpath-project-ocds-h6vhtk-067911#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-067911`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rolls-bridge-jubilee-fields-footbridge-and-footpath-project-ocds-h6vhtk-067911#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Completed tenders must be returned, along with all supporting documents, to
The Town Clerk,
Gillingham Town Council,
Town Hall,
School Road,
Gillingham,
Dorset
SP8 4QR
Tender documents must be sealed in a plain envelope with 'Jubilee Fields Bridge and Footpath Tender Response' written clearly on the front.

## Description
Introduction
Gillingham Town Council is seeking tenders from experienced and appropriately qualified contractors for the construction of two new footbridges and a new riverside path at Jubilee Fields, Gillingham. The project must support sustainable environmental practices and meet regulatory and planning requirements.
Scope of Services
The scope of work will include, but is not limited to:
•	Bridge A: Supply and install a 17m long, 2.5m wide steel frame pedestrian bridge with recycled plastic decking and parapets over the River Stour, including all necessary concrete abutments and foundations, with a minimum 20-year warranty on plastic components.
•	Bridge B: Remove the existing 9m timber bridge and supply and install a new 9m long, 2.5m wide steel frame bridge with recycled plastic decking and parapets over the stream using existing pads.
•	Footpath Works: Excavate and construct a new footpath alignment (approx. 85m), 200mm deep and at least 5m from the riverbank (except at the culvert crossing), reconnecting to the existing tarmac path.
•	Culvert Crossing: Supply and install a suitable culvert at the stream crossing.
•	Site safety, signage, and construction phase health and safety compliance.
•	Compliance with planning conditions.
•	Project management and quality assurance throughout construction.
•	Compliance: Ensure all works meet relevant standards, planning and environmental consents, and health and safety requirements.
•	Handover: Leave site clean and tidy. Provide as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and warranty certificates on completion.
TENDER SPECIFICATIONS
1.	General Requirements
•	All works must comply with relevant British Standards, industry best practice, and statutory and regulatory requirements.
•	The contractor must implement sustainable environmental practices, including the use of recycled materials as specified.
2.	Bridge A - New Pedestrian Bridge over River Stour
•	Clear and prepare site:
o	Work must be carried out in accordance with the ecologists' recommendations.
•	Design and Materials:
o	Supply and install a steel frame pedestrian bridge with Recycled plastic decking and parapets.
o	Bridge dimensions: 17 metres long, 2.5 metres wide.
o	Minimum 20-year warranty.
•	Foundations:
o	Construct concrete abutments with footings set approximately 5 metres from the riverbank edge.
•	Installation:
o	Complete installation with minimal disruption to the environment and public access.
o	Ensure compliance with all planning and environmental consents.
3.	Bridge B - Replacement Pedestrian Bridge over Stream
•	Removal and Disposal:
o	Dismantle and remove the existing 9-metre timber bridge.
o	Remove and dispose of all waste materials in accordance with environmental regulations.
•	Replacement:
o	Supply and install a new steel frame bridge with recycled plastic decking and parapets, 9 metres long and 2.5 metres wide and attach to existing pads.
o	Ensure the new bridge is suitable for pedestrian use and meets all relevant standards.
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> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/rolls-bridge-jubilee-fields-footbridge-and-footpath-project-ocds-h6vhtk-067911)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 51000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £150,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2026 to 01/04/2027
- **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%2F029635-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-02T09:15:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T12:26:29.269Z
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