--- title: "Highways Construction Scheme - Toneway Corridor Creech Castle Junction - Capacity Improvements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7bdbd0c3-d481-48e6-bcf3-f1599fd631fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7bdbd0c3-d481-48e6-bcf3-f1599fd631fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7bdbd0c3-d481-48e6-bcf3-f1599fd631fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7bdbd0c3-d481-48e6-bcf3-f1599fd631fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-21" --- # Highways Construction Scheme - Toneway Corridor Creech Castle Junction - Capacity Improvements Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bdbd0c3-d481-48e6-bcf3-f1599fd631fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7bdbd0c3-d481-48e6-bcf3-f1599fd631fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7bdbd0c3-d481-48e6-bcf3-f1599fd631fd.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Highways Construction Scheme at the Toneway Corridor Creech Castle Junction in Taunton, Somerset, is led by Somerset County Council. This project is categorised under 'Construction work for highways, roads' and has a contract value estimated at £4,000,000. The tender period has ended on 18th December 2019, and the subsequent contract is slated to commence on 9th August 2021, concluding on 8th July 2022. The procurement method employed is a selective negotiated procedure, indicating an opportunity for direct dialogue with selected bidders to optimise the final contract terms. This tender presents significant growth prospects for construction firms, especially those specialising in highway works and traffic management solutions. Businesses that can offer innovative designs or technical efficiencies will be particularly competitive, as the project focuses on increasing capacity and improving traffic flow to accommodate future developments in the Taunton area. Moreover, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities here, given the framework's inclination towards engaging diverse suppliers to enhance local economic benefits. ## Notice Highways Construction Scheme for Toneway Corridor - Creech Castle in Taunton, Somerset. The proposed scheme involves: - increased lanes on all approaches, - removal of right turn from A358 West into Bridgwater Road South, -at grade pedestrian and cycle crossings, - new cycle access bridge on Bridgwater Road North. The proposed scheme will deliver: - improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, - better manage peak hour traffic, - junction signals will operate more efficiently enabling more traffic through at each cycle, - improve access to Taunton and the M5, - builds upon improvements at J25, - benefit the economy of Taunton by providing space for traffic growth. The Authority is using the competitive process with negotiation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5619abb-5e44-415e-9b08-631d3b7ef474 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | 26 Dec 2019 | | Award date | 17 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,421,761 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALUN GRIFFITHS (CONTRACTORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads ## Release History - 21 Jun 2021 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5619abb-5e44-415e-9b08-631d3b7ef474 - 25 Oct 2019 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea8d2bf-73bf-44b7-8477-8f1b47ad47e7 - 13 Sep 2019 at 14:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0eda5cd-17d0-455e-be42-7845a8844492 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5619abb-5e44-415e-9b08-631d3b7ef474 21st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ea8d2bf-73bf-44b7-8477-8f1b47ad47e7 25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0eda5cd-17d0-455e-be42-7845a8844492 13th September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=999b927a-31d6-e911-80fa-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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