Didcot Science Bridge - Construction
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector, with a focus on Buildings. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
HIF1 - Didcot Science Bridge Construction Works awarded to Volkerfitzpatrick
The Didcot Science Bridge project delivers enhanced connectivity between the A34 and Didcot via a new road bridge over the Great Western Railway, primarily west of Didcot.
The scheme includes dualling 1.5km of the A4130 from Milton Interchange, new roundabouts to support Valley Park developments, and a signalised junction for improved access.
We have constructed a segregated cycleway and footway along the southern carriageway, multiple crossing points, and a north-south bridge linking the A4130, railway, and Milton Road to the former Didcot Power Station site.
The Science Bridge Link Road (SBLR) connects this bridge to the A4130 Northern Perimeter Road, featuring a single carriageway with segregated footways and bi-directional cycleways. Additional works include new roundabouts, T-junctions, embankments, and formal NMU crossings to support residential and commercial growth.
This award supports infrastructure that enables housing development, delivers value for money, meets stakeholder needs, minimizes environmental impact, and contributes to the Council's carbon neutrality goal by 2030. Additional information: This contract is a call-off under the Pagabo National Framework for Civils and Infrastructure using the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option C). The contract duration is fixed and aligned to the completion of the works, with a start date of 30 January 2026 and a completion date of 20 March 2028. No formal extension options are in the contract; any adjustments to the programme are managed in accordance with NEC contract provisions, including compensation events and agreed programme changes.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 27, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 049527-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About oxfordshire county council
oxfordshire county council has issued 101 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 75 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 049527-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to VOLKERFITZPATRICK LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by oxfordshire county council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
VOLKERFITZPATRICK LIMITED was awarded the contract for £55,047,943. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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