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HE0915 M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 15:30

TenderUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 16:03

TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 10:09

TenderUpdate

10 Oct 2025 at 14:29

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 08:39

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is advancing its procurement process for the M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works, with the contract valued at £27 million, including VAT. The procurement employs an open procedure method, focused on works in the construction sector, specifically motorway improvement activities. Located in UKK15 in Trowbridge, the project is scheduled under the award phase with key milestones from March 2026 to April 2028. The successful contractor will need proficiency in working on the National Highways network, handling complex infrastructure improvements within stipulated phases such as Early Contractor Involvement starting Spring 2026, followed by construction in 2027.

This tender offers remarkable opportunities for large-scale companies experienced in highway infrastructure developments and capable of working on the National Highways network. Businesses specialising in motorway construction, traffic signal installations, and carriageway widening will find competitive growth avenues through involvement in this sizeable project. Companies such as MJ Church (Plant) Limited, Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Limited, and Octavius Infrastructure Ltd, which have already shown interest, exemplify enterprises suited to leverage their scale and expertise in such substantial improvement endeavours. This contract promises robust economic activity and partnerships in the construction domain, making it attractive for seasoned contractors aiming to enhance their business footprint in the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

HE0915 M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council are procuring a contract for the delivery of the M4 Junction 17 improvement works, with a view to awarding the contract in early spring 2026. Scope of Works The proposed scheme includes: * Installation of traffic signals on all roundabout approaches * Carriageway widening throughout the junction * Increasing the number of traffic lanes across the motorway bridges from two to three * Widening of the circulatory carriageway The successful contractor must be capable of working on the National Highways network and experienced in delivering complex highway infrastructure improvements. Delivery Phases (estimated) The contract will be delivered in two phases: * Phase 1 - Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): Spring 2026 - Autumn 2026 * Phase 2 - Construction: 2027 (subject to approval of the Full Business Case by the Department for Transport) Estimated Value * PS27 million (including VAT)

Planning Information

Wiltshire Council – M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works Market Engagement Event Invitation Wiltshire Council is hosting a market engagement event ahead of procuring a contract for the delivery of the M4 Junction 17 improvement works, with a view to awarding the contract in early spring 2026. Scope of Works The proposed scheme includes: • Installation of traffic signals on all roundabout approaches • Carriageway widening throughout the junction • Increasing the number of traffic lanes across the motorway bridges from two to three • Widening of the circulatory carriageway The successful contractor must be capable of working on the National Highways network and experienced in delivering complex highway infrastructure improvements. Delivery Phases (estimated) The contract will be delivered in two phases: • Phase 1 – Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): Spring 2026 – Autumn 2026 • Phase 2 – Construction: 2027 (subject to approval of the Full Business Case by the Department for Transport) Estimated Value • £24 million (including VAT) Market Engagement Event Details This online engagement session will provide an overview of the project, procurement route, and key requirements for interested contractors. • Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025 • Time: 10:00am – 11:00am • Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration) To register your interest and receive the joining link, please contact: jack.francis@wiltshire.gov.uk Further Information For additional background about the project please visit: Junction 17 - M4 - Wiltshire Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028069-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233110 - Motorway construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£21,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M J CHURCH (PLANT

Further Information

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