BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
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Refurbishment of Pooles Wharf Swing Bridge for Bristol City Council

Awarded 30 Sep 2015

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Awarded30 Sep 2015
Value£306,355.00
SupplierJohn Graham Construction Ltd
AgencyBRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
RegionSouth West
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 10y 9mo ago5mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2015Expired 19 Feb 2016

About

Bristol City Council awarded a contract to John Graham Construction Ltd for the refurbishment of the Pooles Wharf Swing Bridge.

The contractor acted as Principal Contractor under CDM, undertaking detail design, refurbishment, manufacture, assembly, testing, transport, erection, site testing, commissioning, and documentation.

The scope included a new electrically driven bridge slewing system, electrical distribution and control panel, site earthing and bonding, new buffers, cabling and wiring, energy chain system, civil works, decommissioning and disposal of redundant equipment, replacement of wooden bridge decking and parapets, and other minor items.

The contract value was £150,000 (£306,355).

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