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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - Construction Continuation Contract

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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27 May 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the awarding stage for the "Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - Construction Continuation Contract". This contract, with a title under the industry category of "Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work" (CPV code: 45200000), was part of a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in the South West of the United Kingdom, specifically in the postal code area TA6 4RR. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 8th January 2029. The tender was published with a value of £125,000,000, and the tender period ended on 17th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the civil engineering and construction sectors, particularly those capable of handling large-scale infrastructure projects. While the awarded contract was directed towards Kier Construction Limited, other businesses engaged in subcontracting and specialising in various facets of construction work might find secondary opportunities. The project offers immense potential for business growth through engagement in a high-profile government infrastructure initiative, especially for firms with expertise in tidal barrier construction and related civil engineering works. However, it is noted that the suitability criteria are not biased in favour of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

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Notice Title

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier - Construction Continuation Contract

Notice Description

2nd stage award to Kier for the continuation of construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier. This award subsumes the previously awarded 1st Stage PCSA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b2f29f5-4581-48da-9517-7df76e0276d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481dc241-27d6-4eb6-827d-abfea3b678ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,941,934 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7LQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIER CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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