Nuns Footbridge

Description

Thetford Foot Bridge Pre Tender Information
Thetford Town Council
Thetford Town Council office, The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford
IP24 2DS 24.02.2026
Project Nuns Bridge Thetford
Thetford Town Council are intending to install a new footbridge over a small tributary leading to the River Thet. The location plan is attached with the documents. The current bridge is a small historic stone constructed bridge that takes traffic in and out of the town, traffic volume has increased over the last few years due to increased development within the town. From a safety prospectus another access needs to be created for pedestrians.
The Council are looking for a suitably experienced contractor to take on the role of design and installation of a new footbridge delivered under CDM regulations. The
contractor will have the relevant experience of this process from design to installation in past projects and will give two examples of previous projects.
This tender pack has several pre-prepared documents that must be read as part of your application.
It should be noted all suitably qualified companies must have had a site visit to be familiar with the site.
The following has been listed and must form part of your application to enable the contract to meet standard requirements within your own design.

• Bridge to have Gabion basket put undeath at the edge of the water course to look if the bridge is sitting on gabion baskets.
• Concrete foundation into the bank to act as bridge support.
• Bridge to sit slightly lower than the nuns bridge to suit Breckland historic planning
officer's needs, and to not impede the flow.
• (Steel frame and composite decking on top and handrails)

• The project will operate under CDM Regulations.
• Contractor insurance requirements:
o Public Liability - £5 million
o Employers' Liability - £5 million
o Professional Indemnity - £5 million
• The bridge must carry a minimum 5-year guarantee.
• Tender will be for contractors to design and built a foot bridge.
Information to be returned with Tender
• Company Information (Details of company information)
• Insurance
• Bill of Quantities
• Bridge design
• Method Statement of Approach and installation.
• Availability for delivery.
• Two examples of similar schemes delivered as part of the tender application.
• Two references to support your tender application.
Key Requirements & Actions Identified from the Environment Report
• The footbridge is a lightweight, open structure with slender supports, allowing unimpeded floodwater flow.
• Structural design includes reinforced concrete footings with steel supports, ensuring resilience during extreme events.
Site Visits
• To obtain a site visit you must arrange this through
• Site visits are a must and are to be carried out in person by the contractor. These are to be arranged Nick Thompson at Thetford Town Council.
• Contact details are NickThompson@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk mobile 07760629223.
• Site visits to be completed by the 28/03/26.