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Opportunity overview
This contract requires a replacement bridge to replace the existing one on the B3181. The existing bridge is in poor condition and previous investigations have determined it is not economical to repair and therefore a new replacement bridge is required, with a 120-year design life. The replacement will be located on a new alignment to allow for the existing road to remain open for a significant time during construction, without the need to severely interrupt traffic flows or to provide a temporary bridge. The requirement for a replacement bridge provides an opportunity to improve the highway alignment by locating the bridge downstream of the existing bridge, via 320m of realigned carriageway. It will also allow for 320 metres of improved pedestrian facilities and vehicular containment that could not be achieved within the footprint of the existing bridge. Once completed the existing bridge and redundant road section will be removed to improve flood conveyance and storage. The scheme also includes highway associated drainage, a flood relief culvert and ecological habitat enhancements.
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Contract performance notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
Published notice details
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General contract management and administration (e.g. timely communication, use of early warnings, subcontractor approvals etc)
If one or more KPIs become obsolete and no longer measured, the Client may nominate a different KPI to be published.
Rating Definitions
The Procurement Legislation KPI Assessment Rating Definitions are:
Good
Performance is meeting or exceeding the key performance indicators
Approaching target
Performance is close to meeting the key performance indicators
Requires improvement
Performance is below the key performance indicators
Inadequate
Performance is significantly below the key performance indicators
Other
Performance cannot be described as good, approaching target, requires improvement or inadequate
Assessment Ratings
The Clients Representative will score the Suppliers performance as a percentage score against the standardised assessment ratings.
Good = 100%
Approaching target = 95-99%
Requirements Improvement = 90-94%
Inadequate = 89% or below.
Where 'inadequate' would be the minimum percentage score and trigger point for performance improvement mechanisms as set out in Volume 1, Z41.3.
Observations
Entry 1
Measure
98%
Id
097442-2026
Period
Starts
16 Mar 2026, 00:00
Ends
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Measure Classification
Id
slightlyBelow
Description
Approaching target - performance is close to meeting the KPI
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Provision of programmes in accordance with the contract
Description
Provision of programmes in accordance with the contract (e.g. timely communication, accuracy)
If one or more KPIs become obsolete and no longer measured, the Client may nominate a different KPI to be published.
Rating Definitions
The Procurement Legislation KPI Assessment Rating Definitions are:
Good
Performance is meeting or exceeding the key performance indicators
Approaching target
Performance is close to meeting the key performance indicators
Requires improvement
Performance is below the key performance indicators
Inadequate
Performance is significantly below the key performance indicators
Other
Performance cannot be described as good, approaching target, requires improvement or inadequate
Assessment Ratings
The Clients Representative will score the Suppliers performance as a percentage score against the standardised assessment ratings.
Good = 100%
Approaching target = 95-99%
Requirements Improvement = 90-94%
Inadequate = 89% or below.
Where 'inadequate' would be the minimum percentage score and trigger point for performance improvement mechanisms as set out in Volume 1, Z41.3.
Observations
Entry 1
Measure
96%
Id
097442-2026
Period
Starts
16 Mar 2026, 00:00
Ends
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Measure Classification
Id
slightlyBelow
Description
Approaching target - performance is close to meeting the KPI
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Accuracy of payment applications
Description
Accuracy of payment applications (e.g. without unjustified claims, clearly set out etc.)
If one or more KPIs become obsolete and no longer measured, the Client may nominate a different KPI to be published.
Rating Definitions
The Procurement Legislation KPI Assessment Rating Definitions are:
Good
Performance is meeting or exceeding the key performance indicators
Approaching target
Performance is close to meeting the key performance indicators
Requires improvement
Performance is below the key performance indicators
Inadequate
Performance is significantly below the key performance indicators
Other
Performance cannot be described as good, approaching target, requires improvement or inadequate
Assessment Ratings
The Clients Representative will score the Suppliers performance as a percentage score against the standardised assessment ratings.
Good = 100%
Approaching target = 95-99%
Requirements Improvement = 90-94%
Inadequate = 89% or below.
Where 'inadequate' would be the minimum percentage score and trigger point for performance improvement mechanisms as set out in Volume 1, Z41.3.
Observations
Entry 1
Measure
96%
Id
097442-2026
Period
Starts
16 Mar 2026, 00:00
Ends
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Measure Classification
Id
slightlyBelow
Description
Approaching target - performance is close to meeting the KPI
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Quality of workmanship
Description
Quality of workmanship and meeting the requirements of all inspections and testing
If one or more KPIs become obsolete and no longer measured, the Client may nominate a different KPI to be published.
Rating Definitions
The Procurement Legislation KPI Assessment Rating Definitions are:
Good
Performance is meeting or exceeding the key performance indicators
Approaching target
Performance is close to meeting the key performance indicators
Requires improvement
Performance is below the key performance indicators
Inadequate
Performance is significantly below the key performance indicators
Other
Performance cannot be described as good, approaching target, requires improvement or inadequate
Assessment Ratings
The Clients Representative will score the Suppliers performance as a percentage score against the standardised assessment ratings.
Good = 100%
Approaching target = 95-99%
Requirements Improvement = 90-94%
Inadequate = 89% or below.
Where 'inadequate' would be the minimum percentage score and trigger point for performance improvement mechanisms as set out in Volume 1, Z41.3.
Observations
Entry 1
Measure
97%
Id
097442-2026
Period
Starts
16 Mar 2026, 00:00
Ends
15 Sept 2026, 23:59
Measure Classification
Id
slightlyBelow
Description
Approaching target - performance is close to meeting the KPI
3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
3 VERSIONS
1
019459-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·
2
031397-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·
3
097442-2026Contract performance notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Devon County Council describes a scheme to replace the existing B3181 Baulk Bridge with a new bridge designed for a 120-year life. The stated scope includes a new alignment, 320m of realigned carriageway, pedestrian facilities, vehicular containment, drainage, a flood-relief culvert, ecological habitat enhancements, and removal of the existing bridge and redundant road section.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers delivering bridge and highway civil-engineering works. The supplied notice does not explicitly state the required supplier role, selection criteria, submission requirements or commercial terms.
Key points identified
Bridge replacementA new replacement bridge is required to replace the existing B3181 bridge.Evidence: "a new replacement bridge is required, with a 120-year design life"
Highway realignmentThe scheme includes 320m of realigned carriageway.Evidence: "via 320m of realigned carriageway"
Associated worksPedestrian facilities, vehicular containment, drainage, a flood-relief culvert, ecological habitat enhancements, and removal works are included.Evidence: "The scheme also includes highway associated drainage, a flood relief culvert and ecological habitat enhancements"; "Once completed the existing bridge and redundant road section will be removed"
90% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Devon County Council describes a scheme to replace the existing B3181 Baulk Bridge with a new bridge designed for a 120-year life. The stated scope includes a new alignment, 320m of realigned carriageway, pedestrian facilities, vehicular containment, drainage, a flood-relief culvert, ecological habitat enhancements, and removal of the existing bridge and redundant road section.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers delivering bridge and highway civil-engineering works. The supplied notice does not explicitly state the required supplier role, selection criteria, submission requirements or commercial terms.
Key deliverables
Replacement bridge with a 120-year design life
320m of realigned carriageway
320m of improved pedestrian facilities and vehicular containment
Highway-associated drainage and flood-relief culvert
Ecological habitat enhancements
Removal of the existing bridge and redundant road section
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
4 criteria identified
Bridge replacement
99% confidence
A new replacement bridge is required to replace the existing B3181 bridge.
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"a new replacement bridge is required, with a 120-year design life"
Highway realignment
98% confidence
The scheme includes 320m of realigned carriageway.
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"via 320m of realigned carriageway"
Associated works
97% confidence
Pedestrian facilities, vehicular containment, drainage, a flood-relief culvert, ecological habitat enhancements, and removal works are included.
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"The scheme also includes highway associated drainage, a flood relief culvert and ecological habitat enhancements"; "Once completed the existing bridge and redundant road section will be removed"
Supplier eligibility criteria
99% confidence
Unknown
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No eligibility, financial standing, technical selection, insurance or company-size requirements are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Contract value
99% confidence
Unknown
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value_min, value_max and currency are null.
Commercial terms
99% confidence
Unknown
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No pricing model, contract terms or payment information are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery site
98% confidence
Unknown
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The B3181 is named, but no works-site location is supplied. The only location record is labelled "Buyer location".
Design life
99% confidence
120 years
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"a new replacement bridge is required, with a 120-year design life"
Traffic continuity intent
97% confidence
The new alignment is intended to keep the existing road open for a significant part of construction.
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"allow for the existing road to remain open for a significant time during construction"
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Displayed procurement status
95% confidence
Open
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process.display_status: "open"
Notice type
99% confidence
Contract performance notice on Find a Tender
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process.notice_type: "Contract performance notice on Find a Tender"; document title matches.
The record is displayed as open and identifies an open procedure, but the supplied notice and document are titled "Contract performance notice". The supplied evidence does not resolve whether a live tender is available.
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display_status: "open"; procurement_method_details: "Open procedure"; notice_type/document title: "Contract performance notice on Find a Tender".
Missing procurement details
99% confidence
No submission deadline, contract dates, value, commercial terms, supplier selection criteria or lot information is supplied.
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Relevant process fields are null and lots is an empty array.
Works-site ambiguity
99% confidence
The supplied location is explicitly the buyer location and should not be treated as the delivery location.
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locations[0].description: "Buyer location".
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