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KMCCD-033-001-002 - A62 Cooper Bridge

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "A62 Cooper Bridge" project has been completed under the management of Kirklees Council, with support from Calderdale Council for certain boundary-related aspects. The contract has been awarded to Solmek Ltd for ground investigation services required for the improvement scheme. This construction consultancy initiative, classified under CPV code 71530000, is located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 October 2025, with the contract period set from 5 January 2026 to 9 March 2026. The entire project was valued at £51,880 GBP.

This procurement provides growth opportunities in the construction consultancy sector, particularly benefiting SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria of the tender. Businesses specialising in geotechnical services, environmental management, and access solutions might find the project valuable, given its focus on ground investigations and improvements within sensitive areas. The project also entails negotiations and access arrangements, suggesting opportunities for companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. As contracts of this nature often lead to further projects, participation can help firms establish a foothold or expand their portfolio in public infrastructure ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KMCCD-033-001-002 - A62 Cooper Bridge

Notice Description

The Scope of works is detailed within the GISR Document prepared by the Designers Geotechnical Agent, JNP Group for the preliminary Design Layout for the A62 Cooper Bridge Improvement Scheme. The Ground Investigation is proposed throughout the improvement area, which includes works within the highway and third-party land. Access rights, including restrictions on activities will be arranged by Kirklees Council Project Management Team. Access routes to third party land will be through the system of existing Field Gates, and where necessary, advanced works will be arranged by Kirklees Council to provide temporary access to manage level differences and create openings where none currently exist to specific areas. The proposals include access to and works within sensitive areas. These include trees Protected by Tree Preservation Orders, Arboricultural Limitations, Environment Limitations and in part, the works immediately adjacent to an Active Watercourse. The Scheme spans two Highway Authority Boundaries. Kirklees Council and Calderdale Council. All correspondence regarding the Ground Investigation delivery will be via Kirklees Council. Any permits or approvals necessary to undertake the works will be managed through Kirklees Council. A plan showing the Highway Boundary Is included within the supporting information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09995208-644f-4adb-a25d-b6ce3ebd4ecb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c604f3c-a2fc-4482-8a32-fb94b0b16f5c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tom Widdop
Contact Email
tom.widdop@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0148221000

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLMEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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