--- title: "A38/A4019 junction improvements at Coombe Hill" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dacc447c-6365-45bc-b7cc-6b494e27dcc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dacc447c-6365-45bc-b7cc-6b494e27dcc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacc447c-6365-45bc-b7cc-6b494e27dcc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacc447c-6365-45bc-b7cc-6b494e27dcc2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-14" --- # A38/A4019 junction improvements at Coombe Hill Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dacc447c-6365-45bc-b7cc-6b494e27dcc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dacc447c-6365-45bc-b7cc-6b494e27dcc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacc447c-6365-45bc-b7cc-6b494e27dcc2.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council has initiated a tender process for the A38/A4019 junction improvements at Coombe Hill, located west of M5 Junction 10. This project, part of the M5 Junction 10 Portfolio funded by Homes England Housing Infrastructure, aims to enhance the existing junction by creating a longer signal-controlled left turn lane, and providing better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. Key dates for the procurement process include the issuance of the Selection Questionnaire on 28th November 2024, with a return deadline of 16th January 2025. Invitations to tender are due on 30th January 2025, with tender returns expected by 6th March 2025. The contract award is set for 4th April 2025, with works commencing on 12th May 2025 and completing by 24th April 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in highway and roadworks, which can deliver the specified improvements. The project requires a Principal Contractor to handle tasks such as utility diversions, road widening, installing traffic signals and lighting, and creating new pedestrian and cycling paths. SMEs are particularly encouraged to submit their proposals. The procurement method involves a two-stage tender using the NEC4 ECC form of Contract, Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule, making it accessible and structured for experienced contractors. ## Notice The A38/A4019 junction improvements works are located at the junction of the A38 with the A4019 west of M5 Junction 10 at Coombe Hill. This scheme is part of the M5 Junction 10 Portfolio which Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) obtained Housing Infrastructure funds for from Homes England. The Scheme comprises improvements to the existing junction of the A38 and A4019 at Coombe Hill, consisting of the replacement of the existing left turn lane from the A38 onto the A4019 with a longer signal controlled left turn lane, and improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. GCC are looking for a Principal Contractor to deliver the construction phase of this scheme. Summary of Construction Phase key deliverables are as follows: the diversion of existing utilities affected by the Scheme; widening the existing carriageway to accommodate longer turning lanes; constructing new traffic islands; widening the existing footways to provide unsegregated shared use path for pedestrians/cyclists and constructing a new segregated footway/cycleway; installing new traffic signals (including controller) and vehicle/non-motorised user traffic counter sensors; installing new lighting columns; overlaying the existing carriageways and resurfacing the existing footways; installing new road markings and traffic signs; construction of an attenuation basin to the south of the A4019 within an agricultural field. A new field access point into the field will also be created; and Landscape planting A summary of the outline programme is shown below: Selection Questionnaire Issue: Thursday 28th November 2024 Selection Questionnaire returns: Friday 17th January 2025 Invitation to tender: Thursday 30th January 2025 Tender returns: Thursday 06th March 2025 Contract Award: Friday 04th April 2025 Anticipated Works Start Date: Monday 12th May 2025 Completion: Friday 24th April 2026 Overall Duration: 48 weeks Indicative Value: PS3.75M + PS0.75M VAT = PS4.5M The proposed procurement route will be a two stage tender process, using the NEC4 ECC form of Contract, Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule. Full details will be available in the selection questionnaire in the tender pack. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3f5000db-dca8-ef11-8132-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716c8957-be74-4e0a-b632-be8794b2e86b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,750,000 | | 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 2TH | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads - 45233130 - Construction work for highways ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716c8957-be74-4e0a-b632-be8794b2e86b - 17 Dec 2024 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6e6070-748d-48a8-9c6a-8a9f9fb15c98 - 28 Nov 2024 at 19:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1497f5-7dfc-48a5-af47-b86d29bb9611 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/716c8957-be74-4e0a-b632-be8794b2e86b 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6e6070-748d-48a8-9c6a-8a9f9fb15c98 17th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1497f5-7dfc-48a5-af47-b86d29bb9611 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3f5000db-dca8-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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