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Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:18

TenderUpdate

07 Mar 2024 at 14:05

Tender

04 Mar 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The North West Relief Road Project spearheaded by Shropshire Council was aimed at constructing a new single carriageway road to link the northern and western parts of Shrewsbury. This significant infrastructure project, categorised under "Construction work for highways, roads," includes constructing bridges over the River Severn and the Shrewsbury-Chester railway line. However, as of 30th April 2026, the procurement process was marked as complete, but no contract was awarded as the tender was discontinued. Initially launched in 2024, with planned procurement through a competitive procedure with negotiation, the contract period was envisaged from January 2025 to September 2027. This process involved Shropshire Council, a regional authority based in Shrewsbury, UK, with intentions to appoint a main contractor through a selective procurement method.

While unfortunately discontinued, this project presented numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly in construction and civil engineering sectors, focused on large-scale infrastructure and road construction. The procurement sought a contractor with expertise in delivering complex engineering solutions, including bridge and road construction. Eligible businesses had to demonstrate technical proficiency and economic capacity, adhering to quality and cost criteria. Firms with a strong track record in similar projects would have been well-suited, offering potential growth through engagement in a multi-million-pound project providing key regional infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

North West Relief Road Project

Notice Description

Shropshire Council wishes to appoint a main contractor to construct the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road ("NWRR Project"). This will provide a new, single carriageway road linking the northern and western parts of Shrewsbury. It will include a new bridge over the River Severn and its flood plain, a new bridge over the Shrewsbury-Chester railway line and will connect the A5 at Welshpool Road roundabout in the west to the Ellesmere Road roundabout in the north. THIS CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED

Lot Information

Lot 1

Shropshire Council wishes to appoint a main contractor to construct the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road ("NWRR Project"). This will provide a new, single carriageway road linking the northern and western parts of Shrewsbury. It will include a new bridge over the River Severn and its flood plain, a new bridge over the Shrewsbury-Chester railway line and will connect the A5 at Welshpool Road roundabout in the west to the Ellesmere Road roundabout in the north.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044557
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039752-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112500 - Earthmoving work

45112700 - Landscaping work

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

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45221112 - Railway bridge construction work

45221121 - Road viaduct construction work

45223000 - Structures construction work

45223200 - Structural works

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233124 - Trunk road construction work

45233130 - Construction work for highways

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 24 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Porthill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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