Planning

Northam Bridge Replacement

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is planning a significant procurement process titled "Northam Bridge Replacement," under the works category of the construction industry. This project entails the replacement of a current single carriageway bridge with two new structures in Southampton, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with detailed project documents indicating that the communication for the tender will commence by 1st November 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2029, highlighting a long-term project scope in the UKJ3 region. The legal basis for this procurement is referenced under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender creates robust opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in bridge construction and large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in civil engineering and construction, especially those experienced in handling public infrastructure projects, would be well-suited to compete. The project, planned by a public authority sub-central government entity, underscores the potential for established firms to expand their portfolio and leverage a significant infrastructure upgrade to bolster their credentials and market reputation. Moreover, the extended timeline of the project suggests opportunities for sustained business engagement over a multi-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northam Bridge Replacement

Notice Description

Two New Bridges: The single carriageway will be replaced by two new structures. The first new bridge will be built alongside the current one, after which traffic will switch over so the old structure can be demolished and replaced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046280-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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