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MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 2 Package 2 Bridges Contract 2 (Sheepway and Old Station Road Bridges)

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the design and construction works to upgrade highways and bridges as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project. This project aims to reopen the Portishead rail line, enhancing connectivity between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, with new stations planned at Portishead and Pill. The awarded contract, with a value of £1,475,605, covers stage 2 construction of the Sheepway and Old Station Road Bridges. The procurement followed an open procedure under the "Construction work for highways, roads" industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 10th March 2026 to 27th January 2027, marking a significant step in the project's development, which promises to serve 50,000 residents through improved transport links.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in bridge construction and design services. The project is well-suited for large companies with the capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects, such as Amalgamated Construction Ltd, which has been selected as the supplier. With North Somerset Council's commitment to connecting communities and enhancing transportation infrastructure, the tender provides growth potential for businesses capable of contributing to regional development through strategic projects like MetroWest Phase 1B.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 2 Package 2 Bridges Contract 2 (Sheepway and Old Station Road Bridges)

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 stage 2 construction only (covered by 3 separate contracts). This notice relates to the award of the Stage 2 Package 2 Bridges construction contract 2 of 3 (Sheepway Bridge and Old Station Road Bridge)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656aaa2c-be90-4764-b7b1-b9ed9ed8c24d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,475,605 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,475,605 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 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
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
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

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