Award

Highways Construction Scheme - M5 Junction 23 Dunball & A38 MRN (Somerset)

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 11:27

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is managing a procurement process titled "Highways Construction Scheme - M5 Junction 23 Dunball & A38 MRN (Somerset)," which focuses on construction work in the transportation sector. This particular contracting initiative is active and involves significant improvements to highway capacity and infrastructure in Somerset, primarily around the Dunball Roundabout near Junction 23 of the M5. The procurement operates under a competitive procedure with negotiation and is classified under the 'works' main procurement category. The procurement process notably reached the award stage, with Centregreat Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £12,800,000 and signed on 13 August 2024. The construction work aims to enhance traffic flow and support economic growth by improving access to employment and residential developments in the Bridgwater area.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses operating within the construction, civil engineering, and transportation infrastructure industries. Given the scale and nature of the project, companies specialising in large-scale road construction, drainage systems, traffic management, or utility services would be particularly well-suited to engage with Somerset Council projects either as primary contractors or through joint ventures. With the focus on enhancing non-motorised user facilities along crucial transport corridors, firms with expertise in pedestrian and cycle infrastructure would also find relevant opportunities for expansion and business growth.

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Notice Title

Highways Construction Scheme - M5 Junction 23 Dunball & A38 MRN (Somerset)

Notice Description

Major highway and capacity improvement works at Dunball Roundabout, near Junction 23 of the M5 in Somerset. The Authority will use the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract for this work. The objective of the Authority is to deliver the following outcomes: * Increase capacity of the existing Dunball Roundabout, which will contribute towards the release of both Employment and Residential Developments in the wider Bridgwater area * Provision of additional facilities for non motorised users along the A38 corridor * Construction to be undertaken with least possible disruption to travelling public, and adjacent frontages, whilst still being undertaken with the highest priority being given to Health & Safety. Whilst the Authority is planning on entering into contract for the proposed work at Junction 23, there is also a desire by the Authority include the option of additional highway work in relation to the A38 MRN corridor within Somerset, which may include the following: * Major highway and capacity improvement works at Edithmead Roundabout near Junction 22 of the M5. * Junction improvements at Cross. * An improved crossing at the A38 Strawberry Line crossing on Shute Shelve. This additional work on the A38 MRN is at the sole discretion of the Authority and is by no means guaranteed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Major highway and capacity improvement works at Dunball Roundabout, near Junction 23 of the M5 in Somerset: The principal works are in Bridgwater, Somerset and include but are not limited to : * Construction of a 'cut through' through the central island of the existing roundabout from south to east * Widening of all approaches to roundabout * Signalisation of junction * New at grade pedestrian / cycle crossing facilities on the southern, western and northern approaches to the junction. * New at grade pedestrian / cycle crossing on the A38 to the north near the junction with Downend Rd * Provision of enhanced pedestrian / cycle facilities * Extensive new surface water drainage * Provision of lighting & Signage * Extensive utility service protection works together with limited diversionary works Description of possible future work, at the sole discretion of the Authority, for additional highway works along the A38 MRN corridor in Somerset: The works at Edithmead (M5 J22), Somerset involve works on both the Local Authority Highway Network and National Highways Network and include but are not limited to: * Construction of a 'cut through' through the central island of the existing roundabout from East to north * Widening of all approaches to roundabout * Signalisation of junction * New at grade pedestrian / cycle crossing facilities on the western approaches to the junction. * Provision of enhanced pedestrian / cycle facilities * Extensive new surface water drainage, including a Surface Water Retention pond * Construction of a number of small retaining walls (Contractor Design) * Provision of lighting & Signage * Extensive utility service protection works together with limited diversionary works The works at Cross, Somerset include but are not limited to: * Construction of a new section of 'Link Road' to create a 'Staggered cross Road' * Potentially new at grade pedestrian / cycle crossing facilities across the A38 * Provision of enhanced pedestrian / cycle facilities * Extensive new surface water drainage, including a Surface Water Retention pond * Provision of lighting & Signage * Extensive utility service protection works together with limited diversionary works The works at the A38 Strawberry Line Crossing, Somerset include but are not limited to: * Upgrading of an existing uncontrolled crossing to a signal controlled Toucan Crossing & * Provision of lighting & Signage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05469d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031507-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Brown
Contact Email
mark.brown@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTREGREAT

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