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title: "Exminster viaduct strengthening works"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45da69f9-4da5-4df4-839b-f9449a31dfbc"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2020-09-01"
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# Exminster viaduct strengthening works

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45da69f9-4da5-4df4-839b-f9449a31dfbc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England as the buying organisation, which announced the completion of the "Exminster viaduct strengthening works" contract valued at £2,141,533.22. This project falls under the road viaduct construction category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action due to being below the threshold, with the award date noted as 24th September 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2020 and is set to continue until 31st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in bridge construction and infrastructure works. Companies with the capacity to undertake large-scale projects, like VSL, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The project’s completion indicates a favourable environment for firms that can deliver robust solutions in infrastructure strengthening and maintenance.

## Notice

Announcement of the award of bridge strengthening works on the M5 Exminster viaduct to VSL systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e53435-4d22-410e-b8de-f705edd02344 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,141,533 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,141,533 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | ALMONDSBURY |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Patchway Coniston |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221121 - Road viaduct construction work

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2020 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e53435-4d22-410e-b8de-f705edd02344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09e53435-4d22-410e-b8de-f705edd02344
  1st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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