--- title: "A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056aed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056aed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056aed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056aed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-08-29" --- # A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement scheme Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056aed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056aed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056aed.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is initiating the procurement process for the "A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement scheme," a critical infrastructure project managed by Mott MacDonald. This tender involves the replacement of a vital bridge connecting North Wales with the north-west of England, addressing its poor structural condition. The procurement process, open as of 29th August 2025, falls under the category of construction work, engineering services, and construction project management services. This competitive flexible procedure is in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an expression of interest by 30th September 2025 and a planned award by 29th May 2026. The project is valued at £145 million, with a gross amount of £174 million, suitable for public authorities in the UK under Welsh devolved regulations, and it is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026, concluding by 1st March 2030. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in construction, engineering, and construction management services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale infrastructure projects. With an open procurement method and the competitive flexible procedure, businesses equipped to address the technical and commercial demands of such a contract are encouraged to participate. SMEs are deemed suitable for this tender, thus expanding participation options. The focus on both quality and cost (70% and 30% weightings, respectively) offers a balanced assessment that can benefit firms with innovative solutions. Companies adhering to NEC4 contracts and those offering sustainable construction practices to meet climate change specifications are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The two-stage process allows businesses to initially demonstrate qualifications and later present a full tender, fostering growth opportunities through engagement with a significant government-led infrastructure project. ## Notice The A494 River Dee Bridge provides a vital connection for cross border traffic between north Wales, the north-west of England and beyond, connecting people, communities and businesses. The bridge is in poor structural condition and needs replacing. This Tender Notice signifies the start of the procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to replace the A494 River Dee Bridge as part of the Welsh Government's Major Asset Renewal Programme. ### Planning Information Suppliers were invited to respond via written submissions to the questions included in a Prior information notice (PIN Reference 2025/S 000-001750) published by Welsh Government. The results of this market engagement have been used to inform the design of the future procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052591-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 13 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £145,000,000 | | Lots value | £145,000,000 | | 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 | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71541000 - Construction project management services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052591-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 08:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045050-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052591-2025 29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045050-2025 1st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HH795WY82X - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HH795WY82XPleaseusethelinkbelowtoaccesstheopportunityontheDeltaeSourcingPortal.Bidderswillneedtoclickonthe'RegisterInterest'buttonontheDeltaPortalandthenloginwhereyouwillbetakendirectlytotheopportunityresponsewherethedocumentationcanbefound.TheopportunityonthePortalisbeingmanagedbyMottMacDonald.https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HH795WY82X - 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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