ROLLS BRIDGE / JUBILEE FIELDS FOOTBRIDGE AND FOOTPATH PROJECT

Introduction Gillingham Town Council is seeking tenders from experienced and appropriately qualified contractors for the construction of two new footbridges and a new riverside path at Jubilee Fields, Gillingham. The project must support sustainable environmental practices and meet regulatory and planning requirements. Scope of Services The scope of work will include, but is not limited to: • Bridge A: Supply and install a 17m long, 2.5m wide steel frame pedestrian bridge with recycled plastic decking and parapets over the River Stour, including all necessary concrete abutments and foundations, with a minimum 20-year warranty on plastic components. • Bridge B: Remove the existing 9m timber bridge and supply and install a new 9m long, 2.5m wide steel frame bridge with recycled plastic decking and parapets over the stream using existing pads. • Footpath Works: Excavate and construct a new footpath alignment (approx. 85m), 200mm deep and at least 5m from the riverbank (except at the culvert crossing), reconnecting to the existing tarmac path. • Culvert Crossing: Supply and install a suitable culvert at the stream crossing. • Site safety, signage, and construction phase health and safety compliance. • Compliance with planning conditions. • Project management and quality assurance throughout construction. • Compliance: Ensure all works meet relevant standards, planning and environmental consents, and health and safety requirements. • Handover: Leave site clean and tidy. Provide as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and warranty certificates on completion. TENDER SPECIFICATIONS 1. General Requirements • All works must comply with relevant British Standards, industry best practice, and statutory and regulatory requirements. • The contractor must implement sustainable environmental practices, including the use of recycled materials as specified. 2. Bridge A - New Pedestrian Bridge over River Stour • Clear and prepare site: o Work must be carried out in accordance with the ecologists' recommendations. • Design and Materials: o Supply and install a steel frame pedestrian bridge with Recycled plastic decking and parapets. o Bridge dimensions: 17 metres long, 2.5 metres wide. o Minimum 20-year warranty. • Foundations: o Construct concrete abutments with footings set approximately 5 metres from the riverbank edge. • Installation: o Complete installation with minimal disruption to the environment and public access. o Ensure compliance with all planning and environmental consents. 3. Bridge B - Replacement Pedestrian Bridge over Stream • Removal and Disposal: o Dismantle and remove the existing 9-metre timber bridge. o Remove and dispose of all waste materials in accordance with environmental regulations. • Replacement: o Supply and install a new steel frame bridge with recycled plastic decking and parapets, 9 metres long and 2.5 metres wide and attach to existing pads. o Ensure the new bridge is suitable for pedestrian use and meets all relevant standards. 4. Footpath Works • Excavation and Construction: o Excavate a new path to connect to the existing path approximately 86 metres long, as shown on the map on Page 4, and to a depth of 200mm. o Construct the new path at a minimum of 5 metres from the riverbank edge. o Surface the new path with tarmac and provide flat top concrete edging both sides along the whole length. • Culvert Crossing: o Supply and install a suitable culvert at the stream crossing, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and consents.   5. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance • Comply with all necessary planning permissions, environmental permits, and consents. • Implement measures to protect the river and surrounding habitats during construction. • Adhere to all health and safety requirements. 6. Handover and Warranty • Provide all necessary documentation, including as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and warranty certificates. • Ensure all works are completed to the satisfaction of Gillingham Town …