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GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme," classified under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" industry category (CPV code 71000000). The procurement was a part of the ESPO framework 664_21, allowing the council to further the scheme with the intent to transfer responsibilities to National Highways for construction progression. Located in England, this procurement process was completed with an award status initiated on 29th April 2025. The contract, valued at £2.6 million, commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The award phase was completed on 15th January 2026, marking the conclusion of this procurement stage.

The GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. While Gloucestershire County Council was the buyer, AtkinsRealis UK Ltd emerged as the supplier, highlighting the scope for large enterprises to engage in similar large-scale infrastructural projects. Though small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this procurement, companies with the capability to deliver complex transport and construction schemes could find similar future projects align with their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme

Notice Description

ESPO framework 664_21 call off for GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme. The contract will allow the council to continue the work necessary as scheme promoter to deliver the OBC for the M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme. This work is required to enable the council to transfer the scheme to National Highways (NH) to progress the scheme to construction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24315dec-efa9-4f86-931a-3786e3cb8166
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c7536e-e453-4478-9197-3e0cbc17f6d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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