Open19 days left · express interest by 10am, Monday 19 October 2026

607 West Horndon Station Footbridge FSS2/59 Renewal

C2C Railway Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

C2C Railway Limited is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (East of England).

The estimated value is £4,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 14 months, starting 18 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

This is the first stage: register your interest by 10am, Monday 19 October 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Express interest by: 10am, Monday 19 October 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Technical/Quality 55% · Social Value 10% · Commercial 35%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 402 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Full replacement of existing station footbridge between Platforms 1&2 at West Horndon Station, with new covered Beacon station footbridge including passenger lifts.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £4,500,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East of England?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Register your interest before 10am, Monday 19 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

6 August 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 074864-2026
20 August 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 079522-2026
24 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090768-2026

About the buyer

C2C Railway LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from C2C Railway Limited

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From notice 074864-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 August 2026, last updated 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.