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Notice Title

Didcot Science Bridge - Construction

Notice Description

HIF1 - Didcot Science Bridge Construction Works awarded to Volkerfitzpatrick

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Didcot Science Bridge project delivers enhanced connectivity between the A34 and Didcot via a new road bridge over the Great Western Railway, primarily west of Didcot. The scheme includes dualling 1.5km of the A4130 from Milton Interchange, new roundabouts to support Valley Park developments, and a signalised junction for improved access. We have constructed a segregated cycleway and footway along the southern carriageway, multiple crossing points, and a north-south bridge linking the A4130, railway, and Milton Road to the former Didcot Power Station site. The Science Bridge Link Road (SBLR) connects this bridge to the A4130 Northern Perimeter Road, featuring a single carriageway with segregated footways and bi-directional cycleways. Additional works include new roundabouts, T-junctions, embankments, and formal NMU crossings to support residential and commercial growth. This award supports infrastructure that enables housing development, delivers value for money, meets stakeholder needs, minimizes environmental impact, and contributes to the Council's carbon neutrality goal by 2030. Additional information: This contract is a call-off under the Pagabo National Framework for Civils and Infrastructure using the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option C). The contract duration is fixed and aligned to the completion of the works, with a start date of 30 January 2026 and a completion date of 20 March 2028. No formal extension options are in the contract; any adjustments to the programme are managed in accordance with NEC contract provisions, including compensation events and agreed programme changes.

Procurement Information

The recommendation is that Volker Fitzpatrick should be awarded the contract, subject to agreement of Terms and Conditions. By the Service Area signatory endorsing this report, they have confirmed that: They have reviewed the financial requirement They understand the result and are content with the financial risk level They are satisfied that budget is available and approved By the Finance signatory endorsing this report, they have confirmed that they have reviewed the results and are satisfied with the financial and economic standing assessment of the analysis and recommendation made in this report.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a5c4
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049527-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Works
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

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: £55,047,943 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 5 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: OXFORD
Postcode: OX1 1ND
Post Town: Oxford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location: TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority: Oxford
Electoral Ward: Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: VOLKERFITZPATRICK

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/

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