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Published 7 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

SO1215 Sirhowy Country Park Footbridge Refurbishment

Official notice

Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£40,000£48,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 6 Feb 2026
Contract term 1 moends 17 Apr 2026 · starts 23 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The work will involve removal of an existing timber deck and parapet, and replacement with composite deck and parapet of an existing timber footbridge.

CPV: Bridge · Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways · Structures of bridges

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 1 moSMEVCSEPublished value£40,000
Contract period: 23 Mar 2026 – 17 Apr 2026 (1 mo)Value: £40,000 exc. VAT · £48,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

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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: 20%Price: 80%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 20%
  • Priced Activity Schedule: 80%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Priced Activity Schedule: Total Contract Sum (70%) Direct Fee Percentage (5%) Sub-contracted Fee Percentage (5%)
  • Quality: Health and Safety (50%) Previous Experience (50%)
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation

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What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 80 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 8 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
7 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT
Last source update
7 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001092
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
BridgeConstruction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subwaysStructures of bridges
Delivery area
Wales (UKL16)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06010b 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
6 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
3 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tenderers complete the following process:

1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal atsupplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ↗

2.Click the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.).

3.Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.

4.Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".

5.You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.

6.Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details.

7.In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes)that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes, specific to your organisation are added to your profile.

8.Buyer Selection - At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Please remember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities.

9.Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.

10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select 'Complete Registration' and you will enter the Supplier Homepage.

11.From the Home Page, go to the "Opportunities" icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow under the field 'Show Me' of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.

12.Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the blue arrow.

13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the 'Request Documents' option and click to download all documents.

14.You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity.

All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. Please note we will NOT accept any questions/queries via telephone/email. If you require assistance please contact Jemma Ford 01443 863163 - [email protected]

When submitting a tender, an e tendering supplier guide has been produced which will help tenderers through completing a tender submission using our Proactis Plaza system.

Timeline

7 Jan 2026 → 23 Mar 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published292 days ago
    7 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by265 days ago
    3 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline262 days ago
    6 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts217 days ago
    23 Mar 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    7 Jan 2026, 14:02 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWHP-2369-JPYL Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, Wales, CF82 7PGContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender