--- title: "MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract - Award of Stage 2 Package 2 Bridges Contract 1 (Marsh Lane Bridge)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e118b407-5904-4f19-9b48-1cd37eb99f57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e118b407-5904-4f19-9b48-1cd37eb99f57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e118b407-5904-4f19-9b48-1cd37eb99f57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e118b407-5904-4f19-9b48-1cd37eb99f57.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 1 (Marsh Lane Bridge) Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e118b407-5904-4f19-9b48-1cd37eb99f57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e118b407-5904-4f19-9b48-1cd37eb99f57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e118b407-5904-4f19-9b48-1cd37eb99f57.json) ## Summary The North Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the design and construction works related to highways and bridges under the MetroWest Phase 1B project, with a focus on the Marsh Lane Bridge. The procurement process, classified under the Construction Work for Highways and Roads (CPV 45233100), occurred through an open procedure, with the contract starting on 1st December 2025 and completing by 30th October 2026. The contract, valued at £311,574, aims to create a more connected rail network between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads. North Somerset Council, located in Weston-super-Mare and contacted through Alice Griffin, undertook this award stage as part of the larger MetroWest program, enhancing regional infrastructure in the South West, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for enterprises involved in road and bridge construction, offering potential business growth in infrastructure development. While the contract focuses on enterprise-level delivery, businesses with expertise in bridge-design services and road construction work, particularly larger companies due to the contract's scale, stand to benefit. By enhancing local connectivity, the project aligns with strategic enhancements to the rail network, potentially fostering further infrastructure opportunities and development in supportive industries. ## 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 1 of 3 (Marsh Lane Bridge). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6739d95-c1ea-4ff0-9d02-16d735ac39c9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | 27 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £311,574 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £311,574 | | 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 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6739d95-c1ea-4ff0-9d02-16d735ac39c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6739d95-c1ea-4ff0-9d02-16d735ac39c9 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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