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Open tender · Notice 095184-2026

0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026

Wigan Council

Value
£975k
Closes
20 Nov 2026 (36 days)
Where
North West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
5 Apr 2027 – 13 Jun 2027

In plain English

Wigan Council wants a tier 1 Network Rail contractor to remove and replace the steel superstructure of Boars Head Footbridge, which crosses the West Coast Mainline railway alongside the A5106 Chorley Road in Wigan. The work covers foundation and bankseat refurbishment, installing a new steel footbridge and trestles, drainage and footpath reinstatement, running from 5 April 2027 to 13 June 2027.

Good fit for: Specialist steel bridge and rail infrastructure contractors with Network Rail accreditation.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must be a tier 1 Network Rail contractor Wigan Council are seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to undertake the following works.
  • Must obtain all necessary rail possessions and permits Obtaining all necessary permits and possessions
  • Full risk assessments and method statements required before starting We require full risk and method statements (RAMS) before commencement.
  • Work must comply with CDM 2015 regulations The sites will be under control of CDM 2015.

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What the buyer says

Boars Head Footbridge is a three span simply supported steel structure, which carries the footbridge running parallel to the A5106 Chorley Road, over the West Coast Mainline railway line, in Wigan. The deck consists of an existing steel deck, supported by steel trestles located adjacent the up and down lines and bankseat abutments located in the embankments. All are located within the Network Rail Boundary. Wigan Council are seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to undertake the following works. The works are to remove the existing steel footbridge structure, refurbish the foundations and banking seats and install a new steel footbridge and supporting trestles. The work includes installing an ACO type drain to the West end of the bridge and minor regrading of the approaches at the East and West Entrances of the bridge. The reconstruction works briefly comprise: • Installing Traffic Management • Obtaining all necessary permits and possessions • Removing surfacing, street lighting and service box • Protecting services • Removing the existing steel footbridge and supports • Checking and making good the concrete surfaces to the trestles and bearing surfaces • Extending the existing seat structure • Install new bearing plates and removable deck plates • Install the new trestles and footbridge • Install new ACO drain run to West end, connecting into the existing surface water drain • Replace any kerbs disturbed during the works • Make good existing footpath surface • Remove traffic management The Contractor to provide all necessary transport, tools, access equipment, appropriate welfare, water disposal and clearance on completion in order to carry out the works effectively. We require full risk and method statements (RAMS) before commencement. The sites will be under contro…

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 8 Oct 2026.

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