Notice Information
Notice Title
UK1 - Pipeline Notice - M42 / A45 Free Flow Link & East Way Bridge
Notice Description
National Highways are looking to procure a design and build partner to deliver the M42 / A45 Free Flow Link & East Way Bridge scheme. This scheme will address structural issues, keep the Eastway bridge safe and ensure reliable access to the NEC and surrounding area. As a hybrid scheme, this project will deliver a joint strategy of significant renewal and enhancement works. The scope encompasses the replacement of the East Way Bridge (EWB) to address structural issues, the construction of the North West Free Flow Link (FFL), and the delivery of technology works.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06a0b8
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047696-2026
- 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
45000000 - Construction work
45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 May 20261 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 4 Jun 20271 years to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 28 Sep 2028 - 28 Sep 2038 Over 5 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
- NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B4 6GA
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Ladywood
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047696-2026
22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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