--- title: "A38/A4019 junction improvements at Coombe Hill retender May 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052215" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052215" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052215.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052215.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-23" --- # A38/A4019 junction improvements at Coombe Hill retender May 2025 Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052215 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052215) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052215.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the A38/A4019 junction improvements at Coombe Hill, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the transportation network west of M5 Junction 10. This project, part of the M5 Junction 10 Portfolio, is being funded through the Housing Infrastructure Fund from Homes England. The council seeks a Principal Contractor for the construction phase which involves extensive works like utility diversions, road widening, and the installation of new traffic signals. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the process utilises a single-stage open competition under the NEC4 ECC, Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule. The tender period is set to close on 26th June 2025, with inquiries permissible until 16th June 2025. The project is categorised under construction works for highways, and it is located in the Gloucestershire region (UKK13). This procurement presents various business growth opportunities, especially for contractors experienced in infrastructure projects and roadworks. Given its open procurement method, businesses of all sizes, particularly those with expertise in construction and road improvement works, are encouraged to apply. The contract value, estimated at £3.75 million net (£4.5 million gross), and the focus on quality and social value in the award criteria provide ample scope for competitive bidding. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project is tagged as suitable for small and medium enterprises. The contract period is expected to span from 1st September 2025 to 22nd May 2026, offering a substantial engagement period for successful bidders to enhance their portfolio and credentials in government infrastructure projects. ## 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 The proposed procurement route will be a single stage tender process, using the NEC4 ECC form of Contract, Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026421-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 22 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,750,000 | | Lots value | £3,750,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TG | | 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 | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 13:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026421-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 11:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026191-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026421-2025 23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026191-2025 23rd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9471fe16-f336-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9471fe16-f336-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21ProjectreferenceDN775262 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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