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The works shall consist of the preparation and repainting of 24 No. bridges and retaining walls consisting of parapets, decks, beams, corrugated steel arches, and approach railings in the district of Bassetlaw (2 No. in Newark, 2 No. in Ashfield district) in Nottinghamshire. Via East Midlands (Via) strives to be the partner of choice for engineering services in the East Midlands. Via provides sustainable highways and fleet management services for Nottinghamshire and across the wider East Midlands region. Established in 2016, we have developed an excellent reputation within the industry, delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions, time and time again. Via is wholly owned by Nottinghamshire County Council and carries out a range of highways and fleet management services on behalf of the council. Via also offers a broad range of services to commercial clients throughout the East Midlands region and beyond, throughout the highways and engineering sectors. Profits generated from this work get reinvested into front-line services in the county. Anticipated Bridge works: Various sites as per the scope. All requirements regarding works are within the scope documents found in the draft NEC ECSS document.

Via East Midlands Limited Ltd is seeking to appoint 1 supplier to provide bridge painting works. The works shall consist of the preparation and repainting of Fulwood Bridge on the A38 in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham. The bridge is a twin deck structure with the section to be painted being the three span steel lattice girder bridge on the north side. Spans to the bridge consist of two side spans measuring 13.3m and a central span of 17.1m. 4x no. lattice girders present connected via cross bracing and supporting a steel trough deck which also requires painting. Lattice girders supported on blue brick piers and abutments. Height of piers to the lattice girders is up to 6.2m. Full scope requirements are withing the NEC ECSS draft contract. Via East Midlands Limited provides highways and fleet management services in Nottinghamshire. From 1 April 2019, Via became fully owned by Nottinghamshire County Council. Via East Midlands Limited has been fully operational since July 2016, based in existing Nottinghamshire County Council highways buildings and depots. Via East Midlands Limited carry out a range of highways and fleet management services on behalf of the council. Via East Midlands Limited offer several of the services, including: • Highways maintenance design and consultancy • Construction • Signals and lighting • Landscaping • Environmental management • Road safety • Fleet services • A dedicated Highways Training Centre.