Tender

M5 Crossing Project - Temporary Dams

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

Stroud District Council has initiated a tender process for the M5 Crossing Project, specifically focusing on the construction of temporary dams needed to redirect the River Frome for a new canal channel beneath the M5 motorway. This procurement falls under the "Construction work for water projects" industry category and takes place in the UKK13 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Tender stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 8 April 2026 and a tender period closing on 20 April 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 30 June 2026 and conclude by 31 October 2027, with provisions for extension due to potential project delays.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction and water project development, particularly those able to provide high-quality work with social value at competitive prices. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open competition below the threshold, allowing ample opportunity for diverse business involvement. Interested parties should utilise the procurement portal 'Supplying the South West' for document viewing and submission, ensuring compliance with electronic submission policies. Businesses equipped to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions in line with the buyer's award criteria, which include quality, social value, and price, stand a strong chance to benefit from this public sector contract.

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Notice Title

M5 Crossing Project - Temporary Dams

Notice Description

Temporary dams are required for damming the River Frome to enable the construction of a new canal channel in the river under the M5. Please see tender documents for further details

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension only required if project has a time delay. Will not extend the actual duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067447
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027544-2026
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

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 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
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

Further Information

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