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MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 1 Package 1 Highways Detailed Design

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 18:16

Award Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2023 at 17:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the Stage 1 detailed design of highways as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project to Amalgamated Construction Ltd. This project, located in the South West of the United Kingdom, aims to re-open the Portishead rail line and enhance connectivity between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads. The awarded contract, valued at £165,255, involves construction work for highways and roads and is slated to begin on 10th March 2025, concluding on 7th November 2025. This is part of a larger effort to improve infrastructure, enhance local transport, and includes both highway and bridge works. The procurement process for this contract was conducted using an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in highway and bridge works. Companies with expertise in detailed design and construction management are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this substantial public infrastructure project could expand a company's portfolio and solidify their presence in the construction industry, furthering growth and establishing a reputation for handling large-scale development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 1 Package 1 Highways Detailed Design

Notice Description

North Somerset Council procured a contractor to deliver the design and construction works to upgrade highways and bridges as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project. The overall objective of MetroWest Phase 1B is to re-open the Portishead rail line and provide an hourly service between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, with new stations at Portishead and Pill. The Project will connect 50,000 residents to the rail network and forms part of a wider MetroWest programme to deliver strategic enhancements to the local rail network. The highway and bridge works comprise of two works packages. Package 1 is the highways scope which includes detailed design (stage 1) and construction (stage 2). Package 2 is the bridges scope which includes construction only. This notice relates to the award of the Stage 1 Package 1 Highways Detailed Design contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bc7bce-4725-4be2-9bb5-f3f38a69646d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45221112 - Railway bridge construction work

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

71322300 - Bridge-design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,255 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,255 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 6-12 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLEVEDON
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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