--- title: "MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 2 Package 2 Bridges Contract 2 (Sheepway and Old Station Road Bridges)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bdb227ed-70b4-4330-b817-8c6deec5e783" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdb227ed-70b4-4330-b817-8c6deec5e783" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb227ed-70b4-4330-b817-8c6deec5e783.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb227ed-70b4-4330-b817-8c6deec5e783.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-07" --- # MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 2 Package 2 Bridges Contract 2 (Sheepway and Old Station Road Bridges) Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdb227ed-70b4-4330-b817-8c6deec5e783 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bdb227ed-70b4-4330-b817-8c6deec5e783) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bdb227ed-70b4-4330-b817-8c6deec5e783.json) ## Summary North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the design and construction works to upgrade highways and bridges as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project. This project aims to reopen the Portishead rail line, enhancing connectivity between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, with new stations planned at Portishead and Pill. The awarded contract, with a value of £1,475,605, covers stage 2 construction of the Sheepway and Old Station Road Bridges. The procurement followed an open procedure under the "Construction work for highways, roads" industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 10th March 2026 to 27th January 2027, marking a significant step in the project's development, which promises to serve 50,000 residents through improved transport links. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in bridge construction and design services. The project is well-suited for large companies with the capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects, such as Amalgamated Construction Ltd, which has been selected as the supplier. With North Somerset Council's commitment to connecting communities and enhancing transportation infrastructure, the tender provides growth potential for businesses capable of contributing to regional development through strategic projects like MetroWest Phase 1B. ## Notice North Somerset Council procured a contractor to deliver the design and construction works to upgrade highways and bridges as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project. The overall objective of MetroWest Phase 1B is to re-open the Portishead rail line and provide an hourly service between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, with new stations at Portishead and Pill. The Project will connect 50,000 residents to the rail network and forms part of a wider MetroWest programme to deliver strategic enhancements to the local rail network. The highway and bridge works comprise of two works packages. Package 1 is the highways scope which includes detailed design (stage 1) and construction (stage 2). Package 2 is the bridges scope which includes stage 2 construction only (covered by 3 separate contracts). This notice relates to the award of the Stage 2 Package 2 Bridges construction contract 2 of 3 (Sheepway Bridge and Old Station Road Bridge) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656aaa2c-be90-4764-b7b1-b9ed9ed8c24d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,475,605 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,475,605 | | 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 | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45221111 - Road bridge construction work - 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 45233120 - Road construction works - 71322300 - Bridge-design services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656aaa2c-be90-4764-b7b1-b9ed9ed8c24d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656aaa2c-be90-4764-b7b1-b9ed9ed8c24d 7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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