--- title: "A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147470" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147470" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147470.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147470.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-01-17" --- # A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147470 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147470) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147470.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of the A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement project. This major infrastructure project, based in Flintshire, falls under the general public services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £130 million. Key dates for this tender include a deadline for market engagement responses by 12:00 (midday) on 21 February 2025. The process adheres to the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination, and transparency, as required by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in multidisciplinary consultancy and construction works. The project will require the expertise of firms specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced in bridge construction and related services. The Welsh Government seeks responses from suitably qualified organisations to inform its delivery and contracting models, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and participate in a high-profile public infrastructure project. ## Notice Works required for the replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. The Welsh Government (WG) has now shortlisted options to replace the bridge, including identifying a best performing option, and is currently holding a consultation on these options. Details of these options as well as further information as regards the scheme can be found here: https://www.gov.wales/a494-river-dee-bridge-replacement-scheme From a delivery perspective, WG is cognisant that the scheme will require the input of both multi-disciplinary consultants and works contractors. WG is currently in the process of developing its delivery model and contracting model for these inputs and this market engagement exercise is being conducted to help inform their design, as well as the WG's procurement strategy more generally.. The WG would welcome written submissions/responses to the questions attached to this notice from suitably qualified organisations. Responses should be emailed to A494RiverDeeBridgePorcurement@gov.wales no later than 12:00 (midday) on the 21st of February 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147470 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 | ## 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 - 17 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147470 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497182&idx=1 17th January 2025 - Market Engagement Questionnaire for completion and return - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497182 A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement - Works required for the replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147470 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147470 - https://www.gov.wales/ - https://www.gov.wales/a494-river-dee-bridge-replacement-scheme ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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