UK
Ireland
Scotland
London
Construction News
05/04/2022
Network Rail Seeks Contractor For New Forth Bridge Experience Hub
Network Rail has started the process to select a main contractor to build the new Forth Bridge Experience reception hub.
Potential partners are being asked to submit their interest before Network Rail shortlists firms to tender for the project later in the summer.
A main contractor is expected to be appointed by the end of 2022 with work on-site commencing in 2023.
A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued for the project and the supply chain is being invited to a virtual pre-market engagement event ahead for the start of the formal procurement exercise.
The event will take place via Microsoft Teams at 14.00 on 5 April 2022 and the PIN can be found here: Forth Bridge Walk Experience Off Bridge Design & Build - Find a Tender.
Revised proposals for the Forth Bridge Experience were submitted to City of Edinburgh Council earlier this year.
Network Rail plans to create a new hub at the iconic bridge where the public will be able to access the world-famous structure and explore its heritage as well as the outstanding views from 367 ft (110m) above sea level.
The project will see construction of a reception centre and car park on the south side of the UNESCO World Heritage site, both delivered off the operational railway.
The hub will be used for preparing those heading out on the bridge walk as well as providing an access point to the structure.
Gerry McQuade, Network Rail Scotland programme manager, said: "The reception hub is the staging post for our bridge walk experience which will offer the public a unique chance to explore this world-famous structure.
"This will be a challenging and exciting project for any company to work on and we look forward to working with the wider construction industry to develop a shortlist to tender."
Potential partners are being asked to submit their interest before Network Rail shortlists firms to tender for the project later in the summer.
A main contractor is expected to be appointed by the end of 2022 with work on-site commencing in 2023.
A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued for the project and the supply chain is being invited to a virtual pre-market engagement event ahead for the start of the formal procurement exercise.
The event will take place via Microsoft Teams at 14.00 on 5 April 2022 and the PIN can be found here: Forth Bridge Walk Experience Off Bridge Design & Build - Find a Tender.
-- Advertisement --
Revised proposals for the Forth Bridge Experience were submitted to City of Edinburgh Council earlier this year.
Network Rail plans to create a new hub at the iconic bridge where the public will be able to access the world-famous structure and explore its heritage as well as the outstanding views from 367 ft (110m) above sea level.
The project will see construction of a reception centre and car park on the south side of the UNESCO World Heritage site, both delivered off the operational railway.
The hub will be used for preparing those heading out on the bridge walk as well as providing an access point to the structure.
Gerry McQuade, Network Rail Scotland programme manager, said: "The reception hub is the staging post for our bridge walk experience which will offer the public a unique chance to explore this world-famous structure.
"This will be a challenging and exciting project for any company to work on and we look forward to working with the wider construction industry to develop a shortlist to tender."
Latest Construction News
29/01/2025
Caddick Construction has been awarded a £43 million contract to deliver the first phase of Cole Waterhouse's flagship regeneration scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.
The project, known as Upper Trinity Street, marks a significant step in the area’s transformation.
Spanning 182,986 square feet, the re
29/01/2025
McLaren Construction has been appointed by O&H Properties to deliver the first phase of a £60 million Foster & Partners-designed development at the corner of New Bond Street and Grafton Street in London’s West End.
The seven-storey, 5,400 square metre prime retail and office scheme will feature ret
29/01/2025
GMI Construction Group has been awarded a contract to develop three high-specification warehouse units totalling over 175,000 square feet at Precedent Drive, Milton Keynes.
The £20 million project, commissioned by DV5 Last Mile Developments (UK) Ltd, a joint venture between Coltham and Delancey Re
29/01/2025
Plans for 106 sustainable new homes in Southville, a neighbourhood in South Bristol, have been approved as the city seeks to increase housing delivery to address growing demand.
Top 10 award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group will create a £60 million development on Raleigh Road, on land that was
29/01/2025
Bouygues UK has reached a major milestone in the fourth phase of the Hallsville Quarter regeneration project in Canning Town, London.
The project, part of the £3.7 billion Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme, recently held a topping out ceremony, marking the completion of the 11-s
29/01/2025
Willmott Dixon Interiors is carrying out a significant upgrade to the roof of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, one of London's most iconic cultural landmarks.
As part of the £12 million project, the company is installing over 23,000 square feet of sun-protected glazing above the museum’s
29/01/2025
Equans has been appointed by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to carry out crucial decarbonisation work across the councils' housing stock, using funding secured through the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).
The councils used the South East Consortium's Zero Carbon Framework to s
29/01/2025
In the world of construction, the quest for energy efficiency and sustainability is ever-evolving. Among the array of solutions available, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation stands out as a versatile and effective option for enhancing the thermal performance of buildings, particularly when used f
29/01/2025
BCP Council has completed significant coastal protection works at Hamworthy Park, ensuring its resilience against erosion for the next 20 years.
A 200-metre stretch of sea wall along the eastern promenade has been reinforced using low-carbon concrete, while new steps have been constructed to improv
29/01/2025
Geo-environmental consultancy and remediation contractor, The LK Group, has strengthened its team with a trio of recruits.
The multidisciplinary company's latest raft of hires comprises a new director, associate director and remediation manager.
The geo-environmental specialist, headquartered i
