Fabrication of Lock Gates
The contract covers the fabrication and supply of seven lock gates for the Stroudwater Canal, with each lock requiring a pair of gates delivered in component form for assembly and installation on site. Stroud District Council, a local government authority, is procuring the works in two phases: Phase One covers the gates for Pike Lock, while Phase Two covers the gates for the remaining six locks. The supplier is expected to fabricate the gate components and provide them in a form suitable for site assembly and installation, with performance assessed on quality, social value and price. The contract duration is 24 months, but no estimated value has been published. Delivery locations are not specified beyond the Stroudwater Canal. The most critical stated qualification requirement is compliance with the requirements set out in Appendix I of the Pre-Selection Questionnaire; the tender information does not identify a separate certification or mandatory qualification.
Buyer: Stroud District Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £525k
- Bids close: 30 Nov 2026
- Location: Gloucestershire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030
- Category: Lock gates (44212383)
From the official notice
Fabrication of a total of seven lock gates for the Stroudwater Canal. Each lock will require a pair of lock gates supplied in component form for site assembly and installation. The Contract is split into Phase One being the fabrication and supply of gates in component form for Pike Lock and Phase Two being the supply of gates in component form for the remaining six locks. Please see tender documents for full details.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £525k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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