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title: "A38 MRN Design Services - Downside Road (Works Package B)"
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# A38 MRN Design Services - Downside Road (Works Package B)

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa1e4be4-5b0e-473c-9339-e9b6ff84b33d

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement for the "A38 MRN Design Services - Downside Road (Works Package B)" under the open procedure. This project, valued at £86,652, falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and includes additional services such as project management consultancy, research and development, and environmental services. The project focuses on developing a realigned junction design for Downside Road in the A38 MRN project. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract commencing on 23rd September 2024 and concluding on 31st October 2024. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, with the tender period ending on 30th August 2024.

For businesses in the architectural, engineering, and consultancy sectors, this contract presents significant growth opportunities. Companies offering design, project management, and environmental services would find this tender particularly suitable. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large firms with a substantial track record in similar projects can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a strong relationship with North Somerset Council. Being involved in a vital infrastructure project such as this offers the potential for further engagements in future council tenders and related projects.

## Notice

Provision of design & support services by WSP for the A38 MRN project (Works Package B) to develop realigned Downside Road junction design to an agreed level for tender stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edcd8c3-cbdd-4a5a-ba0d-7035f6aa4d67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,652 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edcd8c3-cbdd-4a5a-ba0d-7035f6aa4d67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edcd8c3-cbdd-4a5a-ba0d-7035f6aa4d67
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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