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Further Competition for Hereford Western Bypass Phase 1

DUE NORTH LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council has completed the tender process for the first phase of the Hereford Western Bypass, a civil engineering project valued at £1,859,960.73. The project involves a 3.5 km route on the outskirts of the southwest of Hereford and falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works. This procurement was conducted using a Two Stage Design & Build process, with the award finalised on 18 May 2026. The contract period began on 1 May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31 August 2028. This initiative is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for significant growth, especially for large-scale construction firms specialising in design and infrastructure projects. With Herefordshire Council as the buying authority, businesses equipped with the capability to deliver complex civil engineering works and looking to expand their operations in the West Midlands should consider this an advantageous opportunity. The project could further business growth by leveraging partnerships and expertise in design and construction, despite the process being unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for Hereford Western Bypass Phase 1

Notice Description

A further competition process was carried out by Herefordshire Council under Lot 4 of the Pagabo Civils and Infrastructure Framework Agreement. The project is for the Design and Build of the first phase of the Hereford Western Bypass (HWB1) . The route of the proposed HWB1 is approximately 3.5 km in length and is located on the outskirts to the southwest of Hereford. The procurement procedure was undertaken as a Two Stage Design & Build process. This was the tender for Stage One Assessment, to result in an Award for a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to one successful contractor. The successful Contractor will work with the council under the PCSA, with the intention to then award the full Design & Build Contract. This is subject to an affordable Contract Sum and realistic Programme to complete all Works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c34d8de-db6c-4291-b4cf-01b4bb42cb67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e531639d-f239-4c1e-b275-daf18d11a8f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£1,859,960 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,859,960 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 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
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION

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