Published date: 15 February 2018

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 15 May 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work for highways, roads - 45233100

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

SOMRTD001-DN323665-04211964

Published date

15 February 2018

Closing date

15 May 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Construction of a new 250m long dual two lane access road, construction of 250m of new single carriageway construction, reconstruction of approximately 200m of existing dual carriageway (currently rigid construction) , including the construction of a new bridge over Blackbrook, culverting of an existing watercourse and construction of a retaining wall. In addition a new roundabout is to be constructed to serve a new strategic employment site and the existing roundabout which serves M5 J25 is to be altered to accommodate an additional traffic lane and signalised. The proposals also include the provision of signalised junctions to serve the existing Park & Ride site and the provision of footway / cycleway facilities. Flood mitigation measures in the form of extensive ground level lowering is also required together with the demolition / removal of a number of agricultural units previously used for poultry rearing. Works associated with the project will also include the provision of extensive temporary traffic management, drainage, alterations to Statutory Undertakers' apparatus and the provision of new landscaping


About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Mould

Address

County Hall
Taunton
TA1 4DY
England

Telephone

+44 1823359562

Email

mmould@somerset.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk