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0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026
Wigan Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026”. Bids close on 20 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £975,000. Who can bid: Must be accredited as a Network Rail Tier 1 contractor; Must provide evidence of relevant railway industry accreditations, including RISQS registration where applicable. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Footbridge renewal over a railway line in Wigan, for Network Rail Tier 1 contractors with rail experience
Wigan Council is renewing the Boars Head Footbridge, a three-span steel footbridge over the West Coast Mainline railway. The work includes removing the existing steel footbridge and supports, refurbishing foundations and bankseats, installing a new steel footbridge and trestles, and installing a drain. The estimated value is £975,000 excluding VAT, and the contract is expected to run from 5 April 2027 to 13 June 2027.
Who can win it
- Must be accredited as a Network Rail Tier 1 contractor
- Must provide evidence of relevant railway industry accreditations, including RISQS registration where applicable
- Must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering comparable rail infrastructure projects
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £975,000
- Contract period
- 2 months, 9 days
- How bids are judged
- 60% price and 40% quality and social value
- Published
- 08 Oct 2026
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