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title: "Gloucester City Centre Cycle Spine - London Road & Black Dog Way"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059455"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Gloucester City Centre Cycle Spine - London Road & Black Dog Way

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059455

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the award stage for the "Gloucester City Centre Cycle Spine - London Road & Black Dog Way" project, with Montel Civil Engineering Limited selected as the principal contractor. This initiative is a part of the City Centre Cycle Spine programme aimed at enhancing active travel options in Gloucester by improving cycle, pedestrian links and highway infrastructure in key areas including Black Dog Way, Great Western Road, and London Road. The award was confirmed on 4th March 2026, with the contract effective from 9th February 2026 to 19th October 2026. It employs an open procurement method below the threshold, inviting greater competitive participation. The contract is valued at £1,870,715.30 GBP, targeting construction works industry, specifically infrastructure upgrades, including cycleways, pedestrian crossings, and public realm enhancements.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in civil engineering and urban development, particularly those with experience in traffic management, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and public realm improvements. The project's focus on sustainable and safe transportation links around Gloucester city centre could attract businesses adept in modern civil construction methods. Additionally, firms capable of integrating social value into their operations and demonstrating quality service will find favourable competition criteria, including cost and quality factors. This opportunity aligns with the county's vision for improved city connectivity and aims to reduce congestion while enriching public spaces, making it a prime project for businesses striving to cement their presence in infrastructure development.

## Notice

The scheme forms part of Gloucestershire County Council's City Centre Cycle Spine programme to improve active travel provision across Gloucester, delivering safer cycle and pedestrian links and upgraded highway infrastructure. The works are located at the junctions of Black Dog Way, Great Western Road, and London Road, extending along the corridor to tie into the wider Cycle Spine route. This scheme is a critical element of the City Centre connectivity improvements, ensuring safe crossing facilities near Gloucester Railway Station, the Royal Hospital, and University campus, while reducing congestion and providing enhanced public realm. The client is looking for a Principal Contractor to deliver the construction phase of this scheme. Summary of Construction Phase key deliverables are as follows: Provision of suitable traffic management during construction works, including night closures and temporary diversions. Highway realignments and resurfacing at Black Dog Way, London Road and Great Western Road junctions. Construction of segregated cycleways stepped cycle tracks and shared-use paths in line with LTN 1/20. Installation of new pedestrian/cycle signalised crossings and junction signal upgrades. Street lighting works, including removal, relocation, and installation of LED columns and illuminated street furniture, with re-use of existing lanterns where possible. Traffic signs, kerbing, and road markings. Coordination with utility diversions and protection works. Public realm improvements, including surfacing, accessibility features and landscaping Wat key junctions. The proposed procurement route will be a single stage (Open Procedure) 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/019535-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,950,000 |
| Lots value | £1,950,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,870,715 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MONTEL CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019535-2026
- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054004-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019535-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054004-2025
  4th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e0e96fd7-8a89-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Procontract link

## Notice URLs

- https://montelcivilengineering.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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