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Gloucester City Centre Cycle Spine - London Road & Black Dog Way

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 14:43

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the award stage for the "Gloucester City Centre Cycle Spine - London Road & Black Dog Way" project, with Montel Civil Engineering Limited selected as the principal contractor. This initiative is a part of the City Centre Cycle Spine programme aimed at enhancing active travel options in Gloucester by improving cycle, pedestrian links and highway infrastructure in key areas including Black Dog Way, Great Western Road, and London Road. The award was confirmed on 4th March 2026, with the contract effective from 9th February 2026 to 19th October 2026. It employs an open procurement method below the threshold, inviting greater competitive participation. The contract is valued at £1,870,715.30 GBP, targeting construction works industry, specifically infrastructure upgrades, including cycleways, pedestrian crossings, and public realm enhancements.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in civil engineering and urban development, particularly those with experience in traffic management, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and public realm improvements. The project's focus on sustainable and safe transportation links around Gloucester city centre could attract businesses adept in modern civil construction methods. Additionally, firms capable of integrating social value into their operations and demonstrating quality service will find favourable competition criteria, including cost and quality factors. This opportunity aligns with the county's vision for improved city connectivity and aims to reduce congestion while enriching public spaces, making it a prime project for businesses striving to cement their presence in infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Gloucester City Centre Cycle Spine - London Road & Black Dog Way

Notice Description

The scheme forms part of Gloucestershire County Council's City Centre Cycle Spine programme to improve active travel provision across Gloucester, delivering safer cycle and pedestrian links and upgraded highway infrastructure. The works are located at the junctions of Black Dog Way, Great Western Road, and London Road, extending along the corridor to tie into the wider Cycle Spine route. This scheme is a critical element of the City Centre connectivity improvements, ensuring safe crossing facilities near Gloucester Railway Station, the Royal Hospital, and University campus, while reducing congestion and providing enhanced public realm. The client is looking for a Principal Contractor to deliver the construction phase of this scheme. Summary of Construction Phase key deliverables are as follows: Provision of suitable traffic management during construction works, including night closures and temporary diversions. Highway realignments and resurfacing at Black Dog Way, London Road and Great Western Road junctions. Construction of segregated cycleways stepped cycle tracks and shared-use paths in line with LTN 1/20. Installation of new pedestrian/cycle signalised crossings and junction signal upgrades. Street lighting works, including removal, relocation, and installation of LED columns and illuminated street furniture, with re-use of existing lanterns where possible. Traffic signs, kerbing, and road markings. Coordination with utility diversions and protection works. Public realm improvements, including surfacing, accessibility features and landscaping Wat key junctions. The proposed procurement route will be a single stage (Open Procedure) using the NEC4 ECC form of Contract, Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059455
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019535-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,870,715 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONTEL CIVIL ENGINEERING

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