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A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement scheme

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Address: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 3NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: cpsadvice@gov.wales

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
145000000.0 GBP
Gross: 174000000 GBP
Published
29 Aug 2025, 15:22
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45000000 - Construction work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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. This Tender Notice signifies the start of the procurement exercise to appoint a contractor to replace the A494 River Dee Bridge as part of the Welsh Government’s Major Asset Renewal Programme.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052591-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 145,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 174,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-01T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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