Tender

M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process pertains to the M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks, initiated by Stroud District Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector. The project is set in Stroud, United Kingdom, within the region UKK13, and focuses on civil engineering work associated with reinstating the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway. Currently in the tender stage, the process follows an open competition procurement method, below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 16th February 2026 and have the opportunity to raise enquiries until 8th January 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2027.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in civil engineering and groundworks. Given the project's complexity, including interfaces with live motorways and watercourse management, businesses adept in handling significant temporary works such as sheet piling and dewatering will find this contract particularly suitable. The contract's value is estimated at £1,500,000 gross, and bids will be assessed based on quality (38%), social value (10%), and price (52%). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may possess the flexibility and expertise required for such multi-faceted projects. Businesses associated with or having experience collaborating with statutory bodies such as National Highways and the Environment Agency will have a competitive edge in this tender.

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Notice Title

M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks

Notice Description

This tender is for the appointment of a Groundworks contractor under a JCT Construction Trade Management 2024 Contract (as amended) to deliver the groundwork package of works for the project for the reinstatement of the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway by utilising the River Frome underpass, 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 by other trade contractors including 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-05f4c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082448-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 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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