--- title: "MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 2 Package 1 Highways Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19f08703-ddec-4c65-8b51-82d000e47640" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19f08703-ddec-4c65-8b51-82d000e47640" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19f08703-ddec-4c65-8b51-82d000e47640.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19f08703-ddec-4c65-8b51-82d000e47640.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-07" --- # MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 2 Package 1 Highways Contract Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19f08703-ddec-4c65-8b51-82d000e47640 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19f08703-ddec-4c65-8b51-82d000e47640) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19f08703-ddec-4c65-8b51-82d000e47640.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract" has been awarded by North Somerset Council. The project focuses on road and bridge construction, specifically the design and execution of upgrades as part of the broader MetroWest programme, which aims to enhance the regional rail network to improve connectivity. The tender process applied was an open procedure, with the award made on 6th March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,936,200, involves construction work for highways and roads, taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 9th March 2026 to 26th February 2027, with the aim to facilitate better access to the rail line for 50,000 residents in the locality. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those skilled in highway and bridge construction. Companies that specialise in large-scale infrastructure projects stand to benefit, with opportunities for SMEs positively noted. Given the detailed design and innovative construction requirements, the contract is ideally suited for established construction firms that can offer expertise in both the planning and execution phases of complex infrastructure enhancements. The collaboration with North Somerset Council represents a strategic partnership, promising extensive engagement in the regional development framework. ## Notice North Somerset Council procured a contractor to deliver the design and construction works to upgrade highways and bridges as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project. The overall objective of MetroWest Phase 1B is to re-open the Portishead rail line and provide an hourly service between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, with new stations at Portishead and Pill. The Project will connect 50,000 residents to the rail network and forms part of a wider MetroWest programme to deliver strategic enhancements to the local rail network. The highway and bridge works comprise of two works packages. Package 1 is the highways scope which includes detailed design (stage 1) and construction (stage 2). Package 2 is the bridges scope which includes stage 2 construction only (covered by 3 separate contracts). This notice relates to the award of the Stage 2 Package 1 Highways construction contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc21fb4-f524-4de8-906d-c5ecadee3ecd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,936,200 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,936,200 | | 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45221111 - Road bridge construction work - 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 45233120 - Road construction works - 71322300 - Bridge-design services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc21fb4-f524-4de8-906d-c5ecadee3ecd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc21fb4-f524-4de8-906d-c5ecadee3ecd 7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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