How to win: The design, repair and reinstatement of Pennylands Footbridge, Winchcombe.

About this contract

The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide a full design and build service for the assessment, repair, refurbishment or replacement of an existing bridge. The works include site surveys and investigations, structural, geotechnical, hydrological and ecological assessments, design development, bank stabilisation, foundation works, bridge repairs or replacement, drainage, surfacing, safety features, traffic management, and all associated documentation. The contract will be delivered under NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract terms.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Tewkesbury Borough Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £200,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 2 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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