--- title: "B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051835" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051835" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051835.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051835.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-07" --- # B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051835 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051835) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051835.json) ## Summary The B3181 Baulk Bridge Replacement project, tendered by Devon County Council, involves constructing a new bridge on the B3181 in Exeter, United Kingdom, due to the existing bridge's poor condition. The tender falls under the 'Construction work' category, with an open procedure method ensuring transparency and competition. The contract has been completed with the award given to WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED. The bridge's replacement aims to enhance the road alignment and pedestrian facilities without disrupting traffic significantly. Key dates included the contract signing on 16 March 2026, with work scheduled to finish by 5 November 2027. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for construction companies specialising in infrastructure projects. Given the project's scope and the need for sophisticated engineering solutions, medium to large civil engineering firms with experience in bridge construction and roadworks are particularly well-suited to the task. Companies offering innovative methods for ecological enhancements and flood management can also benefit from participating in similar future projects, given the added requirements for environmental considerations in the scheme. ## Notice This contract requires a replacement bridge to replace the existing one on the B3181. The existing bridge is in poor condition and previous investigations have determined it is not economical to repair and therefore a new replacement bridge is required, with a 120-year design life. The replacement will be located on a new alignment to allow for the existing road to remain open for a significant time during construction, without the need to severely interrupt traffic flows or to provide a temporary bridge. The requirement for a replacement bridge provides an opportunity to improve the highway alignment by locating the bridge downstream of the existing bridge, via 320m of realigned carriageway. It will also allow for 320 metres of improved pedestrian facilities and vehicular containment that could not be achieved within the footprint of the existing bridge. Once completed the existing bridge and redundant road section will be removed to improve flood conveyance and storage. The scheme also includes highway associated drainage, a flood relief culvert and ecological habitat enhancements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031397-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 4 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 5 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | £6,000,000 | | Awards value | £8,090,449 | | Contracts value | £8,090,449 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER, | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 4QD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 7 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031397-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019459-2026 - 10 Oct 2025 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064244-2025 - 2 Oct 2025 at 08:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061533-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 09:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031397-2026 7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019459-2026 4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064244-2025 10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061533-2025 2nd October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2025 20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14386 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14387 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14388 ## Notice URLs - http://WWW.WILLSBROS.COM - https://associatedasphalt.biz/ - https://montelcivilengineering.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ - https://www.suttleprojects.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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