Award

A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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16 Jul 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by National Highways, focused on the "A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross" road construction project. This project entailed the dualling of a 9-mile stretch on the A30, notably removing the last segment of single carriageway between Camborne and the M5 at Exeter. Categorised within the construction industry for highways and roads, this significant infrastructure project was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award made to Costain, a large-scale supplier. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 30 March 2020 to 30 January 2026, with an associated value of £368,166,723.

This tender provides numerous opportunities for business growth, primarily benefiting large construction companies with expertise in highway and road development. Such a substantial contract allows for the expansion of business capabilities and market presence in significant infrastructure projects. With National Highways as the buyer and the project conclusion processes well in place, businesses capable of engaging in large-scale works and operating within the structural framework set by framework agreements are best positioned to compete in and benefit from similar future opportunities. The selective procurement method may require pre-existing qualifications to partake, favouring well-established entities in the sector.

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Notice Title

A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross

Notice Description

A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross - A 9 mile dualling of the A30 between Chiverton and Carland Cross, removing the only remaining stretch of single carriageway on the A30 between Camborne and the M5 at Exeter

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5a00fb6-d20d-431a-9e07-75ff8471a681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47f5e806-d7c8-4b0d-a1e1-005d13d05c90
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£368,166,723 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,166,723 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Jan 2026 Over 5 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSTAIN

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