Tender

M5 Crossing Project - Construction Manager

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Stroud District Council is seeking a Construction Manager for the M5 Crossing Project to manage the reinstatement of the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway. The tender, which falls under the "Construction management services" category, is part of the services industry and is being conducted using an open procurement procedure. Interested parties must ensure submission by the deadline of 14th January 2026 at 12:00 PM. The project location is specified as the region UKK13 in the United Kingdom. Enquiries can be made until 19th December 2025, with an award period concluding on 28 January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 12th February 2026 and complete by 31st October 2027. Potential bidders should observe the tender documentation carefully, particularly noting the complex interfaces with a live motorway and watercourse management.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for construction management companies experienced in navigating complex projects involving transport and water infrastructure. The requirement for close collaboration with bodies such as National Highways and the Environment Agency suggests that firms with robust stakeholder engagement capabilities are well-suited for this project. Given the emphasis on quality (55%) and social value (10%) in the award criteria, businesses with a strong track record in delivering high-quality services with positive community impact will be competitive. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also deemed suitable, which could encourage participation from local businesses poised to leverage their specialised expertise in the construction industry.

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Notice Title

M5 Crossing Project - Construction Manager

Notice Description

This tender is for the appointment of a Construction manager under a JCT Construction Management 2024 Contract (as amended) to manage the project for the reinstatement of the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway by utilising the River Frome underpass including co-ordinating the various Trade Contractors and acting as the Principal Contractor under CDM 2015 regulations, all in accordance with all the tender documentation listed on the Schedule 3 - list of numbered documents. The project involves complex interfaces with a live motorway, watercourse management, and significant temporary works including trade packages for sheet piling, cofferdams, porta-dams, and dewatering. Delivery requires close collaboration with multiple statutory bodies including National Highways, the Environment Agency, Stroud District Council, and utilities providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082446-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
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
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Further Information

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