Expired Tender for Bridge Bearing and Expansion Joint Replacement Works for Spans 1 to 5 of the Abbey Wood Flyover, Harrow Manorway, London Borough of Bexley, UK

Project Name: Bridge Bearing and Expansion Joint Replacement Works for Spans 1 to 5 of the Harrow Manorway Abbey Wood Flyover

Project Location: A2041 Harrow Manorway Abbey Wood Flyover

Estimated Contract Value: £1,450,000

Procurement Procedure: Open procedure, tender notice published on the UK Government's 'Find a Tender' service.

Contract Scope Summary: This contract involves the removal and replacement of existing carriageway/footway expansion joints and 36 existing bridge bearings.

Bearing Replacement: A total of 36 existing bridge bearings require removal and replacement. The 20 bearings in Span 4/5 have been designed by the Purchaser's Consultant; the Contractor is responsible for designing the remaining 16 bearings for Spans 1 to 4.

Expansion Joint Replacement: Removal and replacement of existing carriageway/footway expansion joints.

Concrete Repairs: Substantial concrete repair works are required in conjunction with the bearing replacements.

Temporary Works: Substantial temporary works are required to facilitate bearing removal and replacement. A typical temporary works scheme for Span 4/5 has been designed by the Purchaser's Consultant and approved by the Technical Approving Authority; the Contractor is required to design and obtain approval for both permanent and temporary works for Spans 1 to 4.

Traffic Management Requirements:

Main Roads: Works involve the A2041 Harrow Manorway and Felixstowe Road.

Permit Requirements: Street Works Licences are required.

Closure Arrangements: Licences must permit short-term full closure of the A2041 during jacking/lowering operations before and after bearing replacement, as well as lane closures for expansion joint replacement.

Traffic Control: Felixstowe Road is expected to require partial lane occupation, with potential temporary traffic signals during concrete repairs and new bearing installation.

Application Responsibility: The relevant Street Works Licences and Traffic Orders will be applied for by the Purchaser in coordination with the successful tenderer.

Bid Submission Method and Process:

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Estimated Award Date: 17 April 2026

Estimated Project Start Date: 18 May 2026

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Key Notes: This project involves dual responsibility for design and construction, with some bearings and temporary works requiring contractor design and approval; traffic management requirements are complex, requiring advance planning and coordination with the purchaser for licence applications; concrete repair works are extensive, and bidders are advised to conduct site visits to accurately assess the scope; the bidding window is short, so preparing bid materials in advance is recommended.