--- title: "Construction of a Highway Improvement Scheme at Junction 25 of the M5" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-15" --- # Construction of a Highway Improvement Scheme at Junction 25 of the M5 Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45393890-4a1f-43a2-931a-62c5cb6fbf84.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is seeking tenders for the construction of a Highway Improvement Scheme at Junction 25 of the M5, with a project value of £16 million. The work, classified under CPV code 45233100 for highway construction, involves civil engineering tasks such as building a new dual carriageway, reconstructing existing roads, and constructing a new roundabout to enhance traffic flow. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 15th May 2018. The project is located in the South West of England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in the construction and civil engineering sectors to expand their business through large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses specialising in road construction, bridge building, and traffic management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The comprehensive nature of the project, which also includes flood mitigation and landscaping, may attract multidisciplinary firms capable of delivering integrated solutions. ## Notice Construction of a new 250m long dual two lane access road, construction of 250m of new single carriageway construction, reconstruction of approximately 200m of existing dual carriageway (currently rigid construction) , including the construction of a new bridge over Blackbrook, culverting of an existing watercourse and construction of a retaining wall. In addition a new roundabout is to be constructed to serve a new strategic employment site and the existing roundabout which serves M5 J25 is to be altered to accommodate an additional traffic lane and signalised. The proposals also include the provision of signalised junctions to serve the existing Park & Ride site and the provision of footway / cycleway facilities. Flood mitigation measures in the form of extensive ground level lowering is also required together with the demolition / removal of a number of agricultural units previously used for poultry rearing. Works associated with the project will also include the provision of extensive temporary traffic management, drainage, alterations to Statutory Undertakers' apparatus and the provision of new landscaping ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41fca7d-4dab-4b90-a81d-4a2b7e8f87de | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads ## Release History - 15 Feb 2018 at 10:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41fca7d-4dab-4b90-a81d-4a2b7e8f87de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41fca7d-4dab-4b90-a81d-4a2b7e8f87de 15th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f9a76253-7511-e811-80ea-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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