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title: "Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Banwell Bypass and Highway Improvements"
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# Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Banwell Bypass and Highway Improvements

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-933b596f-a43d-48c8-b14a-41ad20817a34

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council has recently awarded a contract for the "Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Banwell Bypass and Highway Improvements," valued at £37,731,954. The project, classified under construction work, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is part of an initiative involving the design and construction of essential infrastructure, including the Banwell bypass and improvements to Junction 21 of the M5. The contract period commenced on 13 April 2021 and concludes on 31 March 2024, and the procurement method utilised was selective under the restricted procedure.

This project presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with expertise in civil engineering, highways construction, and active travel solutions. Businesses specialising in engineering design services and those capable of executing large-scale infrastructure projects would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The focus on sustainable transport improvements also aligns with current industry trends, making this an attractive prospect for companies dedicated to enhancing public realms and traffic management in local communities.

## Notice

North Somerset Council is seeking a suitable contractor for the design and construction of key enabling infrastructure, namely: * Banwell bypass including flood mitigation works; * Local transport improvements including supporting active and sustainable travel and public realm/traffic management within Banwell village; * Improvements to Junction 21 of the M5; * Strategic capacity improvements to the utility network. The Project is to be carried out in two stages, using a bespoke early contractor involvement (ECI) approach. Stage 1 to include preliminary design and ancillary services, and stage 2 detailed design and construction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8d9770-57e2-417b-bb65-afa67c4c7ab1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,731,954 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALUN GRIFFITHS (CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 71311220 - Highways engineering services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2021 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8d9770-57e2-417b-bb65-afa67c4c7ab1
- 1 Sep 2020 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/179ab5b3-934b-4bb2-b691-127c2b8a3cf9
- 25 Aug 2020 at 15:14 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c7814e-ff6a-4b51-b39f-3d96584a6e5c
- 24 Aug 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc9e312-ae00-443d-ade2-dbf5da308317

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8d9770-57e2-417b-bb65-afa67c4c7ab1
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/179ab5b3-934b-4bb2-b691-127c2b8a3cf9
  1st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c7814e-ff6a-4b51-b39f-3d96584a6e5c
  25th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc9e312-ae00-443d-ade2-dbf5da308317
  24th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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