Tender

B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 08:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council is currently procuring the replacement of the Baulk Bridge on the B3181. This project, categorised under construction work, is critical as the existing bridge has been deemed uneconomical to repair. The replacement aims to improve highway alignment and enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety. The open procedure for this tender allows potential suppliers to access documents freely through the Authority's e-tendering portal. Important deadlines include the tender period ending on 4th December 2025 and the inquiry period concluding on 24th November 2025. The construction is to be carried out in the region of UKK43, with significant ecological and infrastructure benefits anticipated upon completion.

This tender opportunity is ideal for construction companies, especially those with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, as the gross contract value is £7.2 million. Small and medium enterprises are also encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in pedestrian facilities, flood management, and ecological enhancements will find relevant opportunities to contribute alongside the main bridge construction. Participation in this tender can facilitate substantial growth for Contractors by not only engaging in a high-value project but also expanding their portfolio in civil engineering and sustainable development within the public sector.

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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/064244-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 5 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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