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title: "GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24315dec-efa9-4f86-931a-3786e3cb8166

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme," classified under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" industry category (CPV code 71000000). The procurement was a part of the ESPO framework 664_21, allowing the council to further the scheme with the intent to transfer responsibilities to National Highways for construction progression. Located in England, this procurement process was completed with an award status initiated on 29th April 2025. The contract, valued at £2.6 million, commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The award phase was completed on 15th January 2026, marking the conclusion of this procurement stage.

The GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. While Gloucestershire County Council was the buyer, AtkinsRealis UK Ltd emerged as the supplier, highlighting the scope for large enterprises to engage in similar large-scale infrastructural projects. Though small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this procurement, companies with the capability to deliver complex transport and construction schemes could find similar future projects align with their growth strategies.

## Notice

ESPO framework 664_21 call off for GCC M5 J9 A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme. The contract will allow the council to continue the work necessary as scheme promoter to deliver the OBC for the M5 Junction 9 and A46 (Ashchurch) Transport Scheme. This work is required to enable the council to transfer the scheme to National Highways (NH) to progress the scheme to construction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c7536e-e453-4478-9197-3e0cbc17f6d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c7536e-e453-4478-9197-3e0cbc17f6d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c7536e-e453-4478-9197-3e0cbc17f6d9
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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