Pontlottyn River Bridge Paint System Replacement

What this is

Caerphilly County Borough Council (UK4 Contract Notice, below-threshold open competition, ref SO1270, now expired) sought a contractor for the Pontlottyn River Bridge paint system replacement: surface preparation of all steelwork to SA2.5 and application of a replacement paint system in Holly Green. The contract runs 6 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 under an NEC4 Option A priced contract with activity schedule, with an estimated value of GBP 150,000 excluding VAT. Award criteria 80% cost / 20% quality. Deadline 2 June 2026.

Key points

• Bridge steelwork repaint (SA2.5 prep + new paint system) at Pontlottyn River Bridge
• Cost 80% / Quality 20%; estimated value GBP 150,000 excluding VAT
• Tender deadline 2 June 2026 (now expired) via Proactis

Who can bid

Below-threshold open competition; conditions of participation per the ITT (insurance, SSIP H&S, resourcing, Well-being of Future Generations Act). SME and VCSE friendly. NEC4 Option A priced contract with activity schedule.

How it is scored

Quality 20% · Price 80% Cost 80% (priced activity schedule) and quality 20% (health & safety 50%, previous experience 50%).

Money

Estimated value GBP 150,000 excluding VAT (GBP 180,000 including VAT). Below threshold.

How to submit

Express interest and submit via the Proactis Supplier Portal; all queries via the Proactis messaging system.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline 29 May 2026, 12:00.

Contract period

6 July 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Classification

CPV 45442121 — Painting work of structures 45442180 — Repainting work WalesGwent Valleys