✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 17:46.
Opportunity overview
Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) is seeking to appoint an external suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor to undertake works to Penallta Road Bridge, Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, CF82 7GN. CCBC’s Engineering Projects Group (EPG) is the client for this project and will oversee the works.
The proposed strengthening solution comprises the construction of a reinforced concrete box structure designed to provide long-term support to the existing asset. Any voids between the existing structure and the new reinforced concrete box will be infilled with foam concrete to ensure full load transfer and structural continuity. Permanent formwork will be utilised, consisting of blockwork construction with blue pennant stone cladding to all exposed faces, mechanically tied at both end elevations to provide a durable and aesthetically sympathetic finish.
It should be noted that the existing superstructure will remain in situ. However, the introduction of the reinforced concrete box and associated infill will fundamentally alter the structural arrangement and load-bearing behaviour of the asset when compared with its current configuration.
Classification
CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
CPV45221000 — Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
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PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
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ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting tenders for a principal contractor to strengthen Penallta Road Bridge in Ystrad Mynach, Wales. The works include a reinforced-concrete box structure, foam-concrete void infill, and permanent blockwork formwork with blue pennant stone cladding.
Who this may suit
Suitable for experienced bridge and civil-engineering contractors able to act as Principal Contractor and deliver reinforced-concrete structural strengthening works.
Key points identified
Contractor roleExternal suitably qualified and experienced Principal ContractorEvidence: CCBC is seeking to appoint an external suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor.
Technical capabilityBridge strengthening and reinforced-concrete construction capabilityEvidence: The proposed solution comprises construction of a reinforced concrete box structure, foam concrete infill and permanent formwork.
Aesthetic finishDeliver blockwork permanent formwork with blue pennant stone cladding to exposed facesEvidence: Permanent formwork will be utilised, consisting of blockwork construction with blue pennant stone cladding to all exposed faces.
94% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting tenders for a principal contractor to strengthen Penallta Road Bridge in Ystrad Mynach, Wales. The works include a reinforced-concrete box structure, foam-concrete void infill, and permanent blockwork formwork with blue pennant stone cladding.
Who this may suit
Suitable for experienced bridge and civil-engineering contractors able to act as Principal Contractor and deliver reinforced-concrete structural strengthening works.
The description identifies Penallta Road Bridge at this address; delivery region is UKL16.
Works scope
96% confidence
Bridge strengthening while retaining the existing superstructure in situ
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The existing superstructure will remain in situ; the new reinforced concrete box and infill alter the asset's structural arrangement and load-bearing behaviour.
Contract dates
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Unknown
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Contract start and end dates are not supplied.
PROCEDURE
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Procurement procedure
99% confidence
Below-threshold open competition
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procurement_method_details is 'Below threshold - open competition'.
Opportunity status
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Open
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display_status is open and source_status is active.
Publication date
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5 October 2026
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published_at is 2026-10-05T16:13:49+01:00.
Tender submission deadline
99% confidence
30 October 2026, 14:00 UTC
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submission_deadline is 2026-10-30T14:00:00+00:00.
Submission method
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Unknown
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RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Structural complexity
97% confidence
The strengthening works will fundamentally alter the bridge's structural arrangement and load-bearing behaviour.
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The notice states that the reinforced concrete box and infill will fundamentally alter the structural arrangement and load-bearing behaviour.
Existing asset interface
98% confidence
Works must be delivered with the existing superstructure retained in situ.
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It should be noted that the existing superstructure will remain in situ.
Technical and commercial detail availability
99% confidence
Detailed specification, programme, contract conditions, pricing schedule and submission instructions are unknown from the supplied notice data.
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