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B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement

Devon County Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 12:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 13:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 09:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 10:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement project, tendered by Devon County Council, involves constructing a new bridge on the B3181 in Exeter, United Kingdom, due to the existing bridge's poor condition. The tender falls under the 'Construction work' category, with an open procedure method ensuring transparency and competition. The contract has been completed with the award given to WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED. The bridge's replacement aims to enhance the road alignment and pedestrian facilities without disrupting traffic significantly. Key dates included the contract signing on 16 March 2026, with work scheduled to finish by 5 November 2027.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for construction companies specialising in infrastructure projects. Given the project's scope and the need for sophisticated engineering solutions, medium to large civil engineering firms with experience in bridge construction and roadworks are particularly well-suited to the task. Companies offering innovative methods for ecological enhancements and flood management can also benefit from participating in similar future projects, given the added requirements for environmental considerations in the scheme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement

Notice Description

This contract requires a replacement bridge to replace the existing one on the B3181. The existing bridge is in poor condition and previous investigations have determined it is not economical to repair and therefore a new replacement bridge is required, with a 120-year design life. The replacement will be located on a new alignment to allow for the existing road to remain open for a significant time during construction, without the need to severely interrupt traffic flows or to provide a temporary bridge. The requirement for a replacement bridge provides an opportunity to improve the highway alignment by locating the bridge downstream of the existing bridge, via 320m of realigned carriageway. It will also allow for 320 metres of improved pedestrian facilities and vehicular containment that could not be achieved within the footprint of the existing bridge. Once completed the existing bridge and redundant road section will be removed to improve flood conveyance and storage. The scheme also includes highway associated drainage, a flood relief culvert and ecological habitat enhancements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051835
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031397-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,090,449 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,090,449 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 5 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

Further Information

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