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title: "KMCCD-033-001-002 - A62 Cooper Bridge"
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# KMCCD-033-001-002 - A62 Cooper Bridge

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09995208-644f-4adb-a25d-b6ce3ebd4ecb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "A62 Cooper Bridge" project has been completed under the management of Kirklees Council, with support from Calderdale Council for certain boundary-related aspects. The contract has been awarded to Solmek Ltd for ground investigation services required for the improvement scheme. This construction consultancy initiative, classified under CPV code 71530000, is located within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 October 2025, with the contract period set from 5 January 2026 to 9 March 2026. The entire project was valued at £51,880 GBP.

This procurement provides growth opportunities in the construction consultancy sector, particularly benefiting SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria of the tender. Businesses specialising in geotechnical services, environmental management, and access solutions might find the project valuable, given its focus on ground investigations and improvements within sensitive areas. The project also entails negotiations and access arrangements, suggesting opportunities for companies with expertise in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. As contracts of this nature often lead to further projects, participation can help firms establish a foothold or expand their portfolio in public infrastructure ventures.

## Notice

The Scope of works is detailed within the GISR Document prepared by the Designers Geotechnical Agent, JNP Group for the preliminary Design Layout for the A62 Cooper Bridge Improvement Scheme. The Ground Investigation is proposed throughout the improvement area, which includes works within the highway and third-party land. Access rights, including restrictions on activities will be arranged by Kirklees Council Project Management Team. Access routes to third party land will be through the system of existing Field Gates, and where necessary, advanced works will be arranged by Kirklees Council to provide temporary access to manage level differences and create openings where none currently exist to specific areas. The proposals include access to and works within sensitive areas. These include trees Protected by Tree Preservation Orders, Arboricultural Limitations, Environment Limitations and in part, the works immediately adjacent to an Active Watercourse. The Scheme spans two Highway Authority Boundaries. Kirklees Council and Calderdale Council. All correspondence regarding the Ground Investigation delivery will be via Kirklees Council. Any permits or approvals necessary to undertake the works will be managed through Kirklees Council. A plan showing the Highway Boundary Is included within the supporting information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c604f3c-a2fc-4482-8a32-fb94b0b16f5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c604f3c-a2fc-4482-8a32-fb94b0b16f5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c604f3c-a2fc-4482-8a32-fb94b0b16f5c
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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