DfI TRAM T-1136 LAGAN PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE BRIDGE

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The proposed bridge is to be a twin-pylon, three-span cable stayed steel bridge over the River Lagan. The steel superstructure is supported on piled reinforced concrete piers and abutments and will convey a 5m wide shared pedestrian and cycle path, with approach ramps provided beyond the bridge at each end to tie into the existing pedestrian and cycle infrastructure. The cumulative bridge span is approximately 143m, comprising a 76m central span between pylons and two 33.5m back-spans. The height of the two steel pylons is approximately 26.5m. This will be a Design and Build project and as such the successful tenderer will be required to undertake the detailed design, fabrication, construction, testing and commissioning processes for all permanent and temporary works associated with the Contract, including but not limited to the following: • Detailed design of all permanent and temporary works • Technical approval and certification of the permanent and temporary works designs • Completion of all required further investigation, surveys and testing • Obtaining of all required third-party acceptances and/or approvals • Obtaining of all required licences and consents • Discharge of planning conditions • Construction of all permanent and temporary works • Management of utilities, stakeholders and temporary traffic and pedestrian arrangements Given the design and build nature of the contract the successful Economic Operator will be required to manage both the design and construction processes. The works to be undertaken as part of the Contract shall be set out in greater detail at the tender stage of the Procurement.

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