--- title: "West of Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS) - UK Cyber Business Park; Phases 3 and 4, West Cheltenham Walking and Cycling Improvements (WCWCI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8215f329-7bd7-4cab-9e26-cb4ec481c8ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8215f329-7bd7-4cab-9e26-cb4ec481c8ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8215f329-7bd7-4cab-9e26-cb4ec481c8ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8215f329-7bd7-4cab-9e26-cb4ec481c8ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-06" --- # West of Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS) - UK Cyber Business Park; Phases 3 and 4, West Cheltenham Walking and Cycling Improvements (WCWCI) Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8215f329-7bd7-4cab-9e26-cb4ec481c8ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8215f329-7bd7-4cab-9e26-cb4ec481c8ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8215f329-7bd7-4cab-9e26-cb4ec481c8ff.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is conducting a tender for the "West of Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme (WCTIS)", focusing on Phases 3 and 4 of the project, which includes significant improvements to the A40 and associated walking and cycling enhancements. This construction work is categorised under CPV code 45000000 and is being executed in the South West region of England. The tender period commenced on 6th July 2020 and will close on 7th August 2020, with the anticipated award date set for August 2020. The overall value of the project is approximately £4.5 million, with construction slated to begin in January 2021 and expected completion by November 2021. This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, especially those specialising in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, and sustainable transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement process uses an open procedure, allowing broad participation. Businesses that focus on design and build services, especially those familiar with NEC4 contracts, should consider participating in this process to expand their project portfolio and enhance their business growth potential within the region. ## Notice The WCTIS schemes will contribute to accelerating the release of the employment land associated with the West Cheltenham Strategic Allocation and Cyber Central. The schemes will deliver transport benefits to people living and working in Gloucestershire by improving traffic flows on the A40, one of the most important and busiest sections of Gloucestershire's road network. The walking and cycling (WCWCI) aspect of the scheme is tendered together, and is considered to be an accompanying scheme to WCTIS. This contract will deliver the design and construction of Phases 3 and 4 of WCTIS; Arle Court Roundabout to Gloucester Road Junction including Benhall Roundabout together with WCWCI. WCTIS Phases 1 & 2 are currently in construction and a more detailed summary of works is included on the website at https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/major-projects-list/west-cheltenham-transport-improvement-scheme-uk-cyber-business-park/ WCTIS Phases 3 & 4 Design and Build for; * A40 (Arle Court to Gloucester Road/Lansdown Road junction) eastbound carriageway improvements (towards Cheltenham town centre); * Telstar Way widening to Hubble Road; * Benhall Roundabout remodelling including eastbound widening. WCWCI - Walking and Cycling Improvement Scheme Design and Build for Cycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements including; * Mix of segregated and shared use cycling and walking routes along the A40 from Arle Court roundabout to TGI Fridays Junction (A40/B4633). * Secondary routes in the St Mark's district of West Cheltenham, and * Princess Elizabeth Way. A summary of the outline programme for the scheme is shown below: Tender period :06th July 2020 to 07th August 2020 Anticipated Award: August 2020 Works Start Date: January 2021 Completion: November 2021 Overall Duration: 48 weeks Indicative Value: PS4.5m The proposed procurement route will be a single stage (open process) using the NEC4 ECC Option C Target Cost form of contract with Activity Schedule. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda9f76f-c27a-4d0f-a92a-25f27325268d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2020 - 12 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2020 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda9f76f-c27a-4d0f-a92a-25f27325268d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda9f76f-c27a-4d0f-a92a-25f27325268d 6th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/major-projects-list/west-cheltenham-transport-improvement-scheme-uk-cyber-business-park/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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