---
title: "Design Services for final design development of 4 bridges for the Metro West Phase 1b project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0602a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Design Services for final design development of 4 bridges for the Metro West Phase 1b project

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0602a5

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## Summary

North Somerset Council, located in Weston-super-Mare, has completed a procurement process for providing design services related to the Metro West Phase 1b project. The tender aimed to finalise the designs for four key bridges: Marsh Lane Bridge, Sheepway Bridge, Portbury Station Bridge, and Royal Portbury Dock Bridge. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold status. The contract, valued at £73,196 (net), was awarded to WSP UK Limited, a large-scale firm based in London. Key stages of this project include the contract start on 12th November 2025 and its expected completion on 30th July 2027. The project falls under the architectural design services category and targets the region of North Somerset (UKK12).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large firms specialising in architectural and engineering design services. It highlights the importance of delivering complex design services within tight schedules and regulatory frameworks, a skill set well-suited to established companies like WSP UK Limited. Companies equipped with expertise in bridge design and infrastructure projects can find lucrative opportunities by engaging in such contracts, enhancing their portfolios and gaining prestige through association with public infrastructure developments.

## Notice

This contract is to provide essential design services for MetroWest Phase 1 to finalise the designs required for construction for the following packages: Marsh Lane Bridge; Sheepway Bridge; Portbury Station Bridge; and Royal Portbury Dock Bridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001797-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,196 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001797-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001797-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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