---
title: "M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks

Buyer: STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c5

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## Summary

Stroud District Council is overseeing the M5 Crossing Project - Groundworks, an initiative to reinstall the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway via the River Frome underpass. This undertaking falls within the civil engineering industry category and is located in the UKK13 region. The procurement process followed an open competition method and has reached the contract award stage, with Timothy Charles and Company Limited being the chosen supplier. The contract was signed on 5th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2027. The project's total value is confirmed at £1,618,480.80.

This groundworks contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises skilled in managing complex construction projects involving watercourses and live motorway interfaces. Firms with expertise in groundworks, environmental management, and cooperation with statutory bodies such as National Highways and the Environment Agency would be well-suited to engage in such projects, fostering collaboration and potential future partnerships.

## Notice

To deliver the groundwork package of works the project for the reinstatement of the Stroudwater Navigation beneath the M5 motorway by utilising the River Frome underpass.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058386-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,348,734 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | STROUD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL5 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Stroud |
| Electoral ward | Cainscross |
| Westminster constituency | Stroud |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIMOTHY CHARLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058386-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082448-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058386-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082448-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stroud.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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