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West Winch Housing Access Road

Norfolk County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 12:42

Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Jan 2024 at 12:22

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "West Winch Housing Access Road" project, spearheaded by Norfolk County Council, is a significant public procurement initiative aimed at enhancing infrastructure around King's Lynn, Norfolk. The project falls under the works category, specifically targeting construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads. The procurement process utilised the competitive dialogue method as a selective procurement approach. Key stages of this project included planning, tendering, and awarding, with notable deadlines, such as the tender period ending on 10th January 2025. As of 2026, Costain Limited has been appointed as the contractor, and the project is in its active contract stage. This comprehensive road scheme, including substantial works on the A47 trunk road, represents a vital regional development and infrastructure improvement initiative.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, especially those specialising in highways, roadworks, and associated infrastructure. Companies with capabilities in design and build contracts, particularly those with experience in large-scale municipal projects, will find this project highly advantageous for growth. SMEs, although not directly represented in the awarded contracts, can benefit from sub-contracting opportunities through main contractors like Costain Limited. The project offers scope for innovation in construction techniques and materials, promoting efficiency and sustainability in regional road development. With a substantial budget and project scope, it creates a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in public works projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Winch Housing Access Road

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has appointed a contractor on a design and build basis for the West Winch Housing Access Road scheme near King's Lynn, Norfolk. The scheme is described in the outline business case, which was submitted to DfT in September 2023. It includes substantial works on the A47 trunk road, including dualling of a 1.3km stretch.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council has appointed a contractor on a design and build basis for the West Winch housing access road scheme near King's Lynn, Norfolk. The scheme is described in the outline business case, which was submitted to DfT in September 2023. It includes substantial works on the A47 trunk road, including dualling of a 1.3km stretch. The planning application has been validated and is currently in the consultation phase. The main elements of the scheme include:- A housing access road to the east of West Winch connecting the A47 with the existing A10, comprising some 3.5km of single carriageway and 300m of dual carriageway.- A roundabout on the housing access road providing access to the planned Hardwick Green housing development- Two roundabouts on the housing access road to serve proposed dwellings that are outside the Hardwick Green development- A roundabout on the housing access road, at its southern end, providing a connection to the existing A10- A signalised roundabout junction where the housing access road meets the A47- Modifications to the existing Hardwick Interchange to accommodate additional housing traffic plus re-orientation of trips through the junction (these modifications include new east-facing slip roads and changes to the Interchange's circulatory carriageway)- Dualling of some 1.3km of the existing A47 between Hardwick Interchange and the housing access road- Treatment of local roads severed by the housing access road including an overbridge to carry Rectory Road over the new road and some 350m of associated new single carriageway construction- Construction of a cycle path alongside the new road. Additional information: The value stated above in section II.1.7 is the approximate total cost for both the Stage 1 design and Stage 2 construction works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042ca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065583-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
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

45000000 - Construction work

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,170,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£46,170,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,852,025 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Costain Limited

Further Information

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