Early Contractor Involvement for the Design for the Replacement of Middle Blackdene Footbridge
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedEarly Contractor Involvement for the Design for the Replacement of Middle Blackdene Footbridge
Awarded 05 Jul 2026
Awarded05 Jul 2026
Value£40,794.32
SupplierStory Contracting Ltd
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryInfrastructure
Expires in 30d5mo term, 80% elapsed
Awarded 5 July 2026Expires 4 Dec 2026
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Durham County Council (DCC) require a contractor to prepare and under-take a scheme to remove the existing sub-standard footbridge and install a replacement structure (comprising steel beams with FRP deck and parapets).
The existing abutments are to be retained and modified/ repaired as required to accommodate the replacement deck.
Further competition against Framework Agreement NEPO211 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Works Framework - Lot 2.
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