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title: "T0078 A303 Cartgate Reservoir Feasibility"
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# T0078 A303 Cartgate Reservoir Feasibility

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d83fb6e-8208-468f-bbee-9d0b12574886

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "T0078 A303 Cartgate Reservoir Feasibility" is conducted by Highways England, focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. This contract is located in the United Kingdom and falls under the 'Award' stage of the procurement cycle. The tender period ended on 1st April 2021, and the contract was awarded on 6th April 2021. The total value of the contract is £16,935.66, with an expected contract duration from 6th April 2021 to 30th June 2021. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy within the infrastructure sector. Organisations that are well-positioned to compete for this contract include established consultancy firms and engineering companies that possess relevant expertise in flood management and reservoir feasibility studies. With Highways England as the contracting authority, potential bidders can expect a rigorous selection process that favours those with strong qualifications and proven experience in similar projects.

## Notice

The flood storage bund, which creates the reservoir as seen today, was constructed circa 1987 as part of the new A303 London to Penzance Trunk Road (Ilchester to South Petherton section). The embankment and spillway were constructed on the line of the dismantled GWR Durston & Yeovil Branch railway line (the embankment being re-placed and the control structure being located on the line of an existing culvert through the railway embankment). As the trunk road does not discharge into the reservoir catchment, the intended purpose/benefit of the flood storage area is not known. It is possible that the original railway culvert restricted and caused attenuation of flood flows and, with the development of the Cartgate picnic area, the works were undertaken to compensate for the loss of area by allowing a greater depth of storage (and to manage spilling during extreme events).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3fa064-1911-4bb2-bfe5-54f3651f03be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,935 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,935 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3fa064-1911-4bb2-bfe5-54f3651f03be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef3fa064-1911-4bb2-bfe5-54f3651f03be
  6th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e84c71e3-eddf-4592-9acf-5a9cffa531d5
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