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Design Services for final design development of 4 bridges for the Metro West Phase 1b project

North Somerset Council

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council, located in Weston-super-Mare, has completed a procurement process for providing design services related to the Metro West Phase 1b project. The tender aimed to finalise the designs for four key bridges: Marsh Lane Bridge, Sheepway Bridge, Portbury Station Bridge, and Royal Portbury Dock Bridge. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract, valued at £73,196 (net), was awarded to WSP UK Limited, a large-scale firm based in London. Key stages of this project include the contract start on 12th November 2025 and its expected completion on 30th July 2027. The project falls under the architectural design services category and targets the region of North Somerset (UKK12).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large firms specialising in architectural and engineering design services. It highlights the importance of delivering complex design services within tight schedules and regulatory frameworks, a skill set well-suited to established companies like WSP UK Limited. Companies equipped with expertise in bridge design and infrastructure projects can find lucrative opportunities by engaging in such contracts, enhancing their portfolios and gaining prestige through association with public infrastructure developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Services for final design development of 4 bridges for the Metro West Phase 1b project

Notice Description

This contract is to provide essential design services for MetroWest Phase 1 to finalise the designs required for construction for the following packages: Marsh Lane Bridge; Sheepway Bridge; Portbury Station Bridge; and Royal Portbury Dock Bridge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001797-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP UK Limited

Further Information

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