--- title: "MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 1 Package 1 Highways Detailed Design" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-20" --- # MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 1 Package 1 Highways Detailed Design Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b528f5c-ed88-40ee-806a-56645ef90dc9.json) ## Summary North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the Stage 1 detailed design of highways as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project to Amalgamated Construction Ltd. This project, located in the South West of the United Kingdom, aims to re-open the Portishead rail line and enhance connectivity between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads. The awarded contract, valued at £165,255, involves construction work for highways and roads and is slated to begin on 10th March 2025, concluding on 7th November 2025. This is part of a larger effort to improve infrastructure, enhance local transport, and includes both highway and bridge works. The procurement process for this contract was conducted using an open procedure. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in highway and bridge works. Companies with expertise in detailed design and construction management are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this substantial public infrastructure project could expand a company's portfolio and solidify their presence in the construction industry, furthering growth and establishing a reputation for handling large-scale development projects. ## 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 construction only. This notice relates to the award of the Stage 1 Package 1 Highways Detailed Design contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bc7bce-4725-4be2-9bb5-f3f38a69646d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £165,255 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £165,255 | | 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 | CLEVEDON | | 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 - 20 Mar 2025 at 18:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bc7bce-4725-4be2-9bb5-f3f38a69646d - 12 Oct 2023 at 17:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423702dc-e818-47ce-945e-fb56e55cf801 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bc7bce-4725-4be2-9bb5-f3f38a69646d 20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423702dc-e818-47ce-945e-fb56e55cf801 12th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c3c7b67a-745c-ee11-8124-005056b64545 Advert ## 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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