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title: "Southern Connector Road"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cccf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Southern Connector Road

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cccf

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Swindon Borough Council, concerns the construction of the Southern Connector Road, categorized under engineering and construction works. This procurement is classified within the works sector, primarily aimed at addressing the increased travel demand resulting from the New Eastern Villages development in Swindon, UK. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £12,853,498 signed on 29 December 2020. The status of this tender process is currently complete, and it included various project components such as road improvements and new junctions to enhance connectivity in the area.

This opportunity presents significant potential for companies involved in civil engineering, road construction, and infrastructure improvement. Businesses that specialize in engineering design services, highway construction, and drainage works would find themselves well-positioned to engage with similar future projects. The skills and resources required for this tender could also align with firms experienced in managing large-scale construction projects, making them ideal candidates for upcoming procurement opportunities in the region.

## Notice

The proposed scheme is aimed at designing a brand new road to cope with the significant increase in travel demand that will be created by the New Eastern Villages (NEV) development. The proposed scheme will consist of the following key components: * Part signalisation of the A419 Commonhead Roundabout; * Improvement to existing Pack Hill, leading to the proposed SCR roundabout; * New roundabout at the junction of the SCR and Pack Hill; * New T-Junction and realignment of The Marsh; * New bridge over Liden Brook and two culverts to accommodate local minor live streams; * New signalised crossroads at the junction with Wanborough Road; and; * Tie-in with the NEV development based on the 2016 Masterplan

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed scheme is aimed at designing a brand new road to cope with the significant increase in travel demand that will be created by the New Eastern Villages (NEV) development. The proposed scheme will consist of the following key components: * Part signalisation of the A419 Commonhead Roundabout; * Improvement to existing Pack Hill, leading to the proposed SCR roundabout; * New roundabout at the junction of the SCR and Pack Hill; * New T-Junction and realignment of The Marsh; * New bridge over Liden Brook and two culverts to accommodate local minor live streams; * New signalised crossroads at the junction with Wanborough Road; and; * Tie-in with the NEV development based on the 2016 Masterplan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017761-2021 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,853,498 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUCKINGHAM GROUP CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45232450 - Drainage construction works
- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233121 - Main road construction works
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017761-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:345633-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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