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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Stroud District Council is overseeing the M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks, an initiative to reinstall the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway via the River Frome underpass. This undertaking falls within the civil engineering industry category and is located in the UKK13 region. The procurement process followed an open competition method and has reached the contract award stage, with Timothy Charles and Company Limited being the chosen supplier. The contract was signed on 5th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2027. The project's total value is confirmed at £1,618,480.80.

This groundworks contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises skilled in managing complex construction projects involving watercourses and live motorway interfaces. Firms with expertise in groundworks, environmental management, and cooperation with statutory bodies such as National Highways and the Environment Agency would be well-suited to engage in such projects, fostering collaboration and potential future partnerships.

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Notice Title

M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks

Notice Description

To deliver the groundwork package of works the project for the reinstatement of the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway by utilising the River Frome underpass.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058386-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,348,734 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIMOTHY CHARLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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