MetroWest Phase 1B Highways and Bridges Design and Construction Contract

Tender description

North Somerset Council requires a contractor to deliver the design and construction of works to upgrade highways and bridges as part of the MetroWest Phase 1B project. The overall objective of MetroWest Phase 1B is to re-open the Portishead rail line and provide an hourly service between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, with new stations at Portishead and Pill. The Project will connect 50,000 residents to the rail network and forms part of a wider MetroWest programme to deliver strategic enhancements to the local rail network. The highway and bridge works comprise of two works packages. Package 1 is the highways scope which includes detailed design and construction. Package 2 is the bridges scope which includes construction only. The successful bidder will be asked to enter into 3 separate contracts covering the two packages as below: - Delivery of Package 1 Highway Scope (two stages) - Stage 1 NEC4 Professional Services Contract and the Stage 2 NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract - Delivery of Package 2 Bridges Scope (one stage) - NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract Keywords: Highway and Structural Design, Construction, Highways, Bridges