Planning

CBC-2019 M1/A6 Link Road

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

26 May 2026 at 21:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council involves the "CBC-2019 M1/A6 Link Road" project, focusing on engineering and construction works to establish a link road between the M1 and A6 in Bedfordshire. Classified under the works category, this planned procurement is valued at £90,000,000 (exclusive of VAT) and is part of a broader gross budget of £108,000,000. Currently in the planning stage, the contract period is expected to run from 6th December 2026 to 28th May 2028. Interested parties should note the anticipated future notice date on 1st September 2026, providing advanced notice of this opportunity in the UKH25 region of Central Bedfordshire.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for companies in the construction and engineering sectors to expand their business by participating in significant infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in large-scale road construction and engineering works are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement initiative. Engaging in this contract could enhance reputability and open further avenues for future works with sub-central government authorities, such as Central Bedfordshire Council. It also presents a strategic opportunity to contribute to regional connectivity and development in the UK.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2019 M1/A6 Link Road

Notice Description

Construction of a link road between the M1 and A6 in Bedfordshire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049328-2026
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

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2026 - 28 May 2028 1-2 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a545-2026-05-26T22:48:58+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-26T22:48:58+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a545",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "049328-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049328-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-26T22:48:58+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVNH-1137-QJBX",
            "name": "Central Bedfordshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVNH-1137-QJBX"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands",
                "locality": "Shefford",
                "postalCode": "SG17 5TQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH25"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVNH-1137-QJBX",
        "name": "Central Bedfordshire Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a545",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "CBC-2019 M1/A6 Link Road",
        "description": "Construction of a link road between the M1 and A6 in Bedfordshire",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45220000",
                        "description": "Engineering works and construction works"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 108000000,
            "amount": 90000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-12-06T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2028-05-28T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}