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Wigan Council
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- Published value
- £975,000 · Published contract value
Excluding VAT; gross value also published - Closing date
- 27 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Notice date
- 7 Oct 2026
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, 07:20 GMT
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Published description
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 control of CDM 2015.
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View original notice ↗ Additional source ↗ Additional source ↗Notice history (6)
- 7 Oct 2026 · Opportunity published
- 7 Oct 2026 · Opportunity published
- 8 Oct 2026 · Notice updated
- 8 Oct 2026 · Notice updated
- 8 Oct 2026 · Notice updated
- 9 Nov 2026 · Notice updated