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Design and Supply of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridges and Decking Systems

Forestry Commission · Local or regional public body

In brief

Forestry Commission has announced plans to buy construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 November 2025.

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

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Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 89 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

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What the notice says

Design and supply of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridges - Roadbridges suitable for 44Tonnes Highways Loading plus supply and design of footbridges, cycleways, bridleways and bridge decking solutions suitable for highways loading (up to 44 Tonnes). The manufacturing process should use the resin infusion technique with a mould. This allows arrangement of fibres at different orientations to ensure maximum performance and if required fibre and resin types can be altered to suit a particular application. Foam core should also be used between the top mat and bottom mat for structural efficiency. Ideally constructed using a proven monolithic FRP system (e.g. InfraCore or equivalent) with vacuum infusion method. This type of construction has a low maintenance requirement and subsequently features a long design life. Elements of the bridge structures will have an expected design life of: - Deck - 100+ years - Surfacing 10+ years - Parapets 30+ years - UV protection 60+ years Also be able to design such bridges and provide outline proposals and detailed costings. Most structures we require will need bespoke designs. Typical projects expected to range between £50k–£250k per bridge, depending on size and specification Be able to manufacture and supply a bridge within a short timeframe up to 3 months.

How to bid

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 060843-2025

About the buyer

Forestry CommissionLast 12 months

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From notice 060843-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.