Planning

A62 to Cooper Bridge Junction Improvements

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is embarking on a procurement process to improve the A62 to Cooper Bridge Junction, located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. The project aims to address congestion issues at the junction, promoting housing and employment growth as outlined in the Kirklees Local Plan. This procurement, currently at the planning stage as of 21 May 2026, is classified under the 'Construction work' category with a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The project is set to begin on 4 January 2027 and conclude by 31 October 2030.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for construction companies experienced in highway improvements to engage in a substantial infrastructure project. The selective nature of the procurement indicates that companies with relevant prior experience and qualifications are likely to have a competitive advantage. Those firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector or enhance their presence in the UK construction industry would find this project particularly suitable for business growth. Given the significant scale and duration of the contract, participating businesses could benefit from securing steady work over a multi-year period.

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Notice Title

A62 to Cooper Bridge Junction Improvements

Notice Description

The existing A62 / A644 Cooper Bridge junction comprises of a signalised three-armed roundabout connecting the A62 Cooper Bridge Road (southern arm), the A644 Wakefield Road (western arm) and the A62 Leeds Road (eastern arm). The junction is severely congested in the AM and PM traffic peaks. The proposed highway improvements will not only ease congestion issues but also support housing and employment growth ambitions highlighted within the existing Kirklees Local Plan (adopted 2019). The Council is now intending to proceed with phase one of the project and is seeking to progress a procurement for the appoint of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to support this works requirement via a two-stage design and build process to construct the required improvements at Cooper Bridge junction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069eac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046877-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

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