A4046 Cwm to Aberbeeg, Drainage and Carriageway Works

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the "A4046 Cwm to Aberbeeg, Drainage and Carriageway Works" project. This procurement falls under the "Construction work for highways, roads" industry category and is located in the region of Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom (UKL16). The tender is in the active stage, with tenders required to be submitted by noon on 27th July 2026 through the Authority's E-Tendering Portal. The works encompass highway drainage renewal, kerb line adjustments, road resurfacing, and other associated activities over a 3km stretch. The project budget has a gross value of £3,000,000, with an anticipated contract period running from 3rd September 2026 to 31st January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in highway construction and maintenance to expand their operations. It is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in delivering similar projects. Companies that can demonstrate strong skills in contract and risk management, compliance with safety regulations, and effective public engagement will be well-positioned in the bidding process. The project requires an open procurement method, allowing for fair competition and the participation of diverse business entities aiming for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

A4046 Cwm to Aberbeeg, Drainage and Carriageway Works

Notice Description

The works will be undertaken along a 3km stretch of the A4046 between the villages of Cwm and Aberbeeg. The works will involve renewal of the highway drainage consisting of gullies, connections, carrier drain and associated manholes, kerb lines on both running lanes, re-surfacing consisting of overlay and inlay at tie ins, associated lining, signing and road studs and new VRS on the north bound lane

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059370-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH 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
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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