Tender: Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works – Wigan (2027)

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Wigan Council is seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to remove the existing steel Boars Head footbridge over the West Coast Mainline and to refurbish foundations and bank seat abutments, install new steel trestles and a new steel footbridge, fit an ACO-type drain to the west end, and carry out minor regrading of the east and west approaches. The scope includes traffic management, obtaining necessary permits and possessions, removing surfacing, street lighting and service boxes, protecting services, removing the existing bridge and supports, checking and making good concrete trestle and bearing surfaces, extending the existing seat structure, installing new bearing plates and removable deck plates, replacing disturbed kerbs, restoring footpath surfaces, supplying transport, tools, access equipment, welfare, water disposal and site clearance on completion, and providing full risk and method statements (RAMS) before commencement; the sites will be under CDM 2015 control.