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HE0915 M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works

Wiltshire Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Wiltshire Council are procuring a contract for the delivery of the M4 Junction 17 improvement works, with a view to awarding the contract in early spring 2026. Scope of Works The proposed scheme includes: • Installation of traffic signals on all roundabout approaches • Carriageway widening throughout the junction • Increasing the number of traffic lanes across the motorway bridges from two to three • Widening of the circulatory carriageway The successful contractor must be capable of working on the National Highways network and experienced in delivering complex highway infrastructure improvements. Delivery Phases (estimated) The contract will be delivered in two phases: • Phase 1 – Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): Spring 2026 – Autumn 2026 • Phase 2 – Construction: 2027 (subject to approval of the Full Business Case by the Department for Transport) Estimated Value • £24 million (including VAT)

Classification

  • CPV45233000 — Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
  • CPV71311000 — Civil engineering consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HE0915 M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
works

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
18 Sept 2025, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
28 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
3 Feb 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45233000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Entry 2
Id
71311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Civil engineering consultancy services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
042595-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Jul 2025, 09:49

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
12 Aug 2025, 23:59
Description
Wiltshire Council – M4 Junction 17 Improvement Works Market Engagement Event Invitation Wiltshire Council is hosting a market engagement event ahead of procuring a contract for the delivery of the M4 Junction 17 improvement works, with a view to awarding the contract in early spring 2026. Scope of Works The proposed scheme includes: • Installation of traffic signals on all roundabout approaches • Carriageway widening throughout the junction • Increasing the number of traffic lanes across the motorway bridges from two to three • Widening of the circulatory carriageway The successful contractor must be capable of working on the National Highways network and experienced in delivering complex highway infrastructure improvements. Delivery Phases (estimated) The contract will be delivered in two phases: • Phase 1 – Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): Spring 2026 – Autumn 2026 • Phase 2 – Construction: 2027 (subject to approval of the Full Business Case by the Department for Transport) Estimated Value • £24 million (including VAT) Market Engagement Event Details This online engagement session will provide an overview of the project, procurement route, and key requirements for interested contractors. • Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025 • Time: 11:00am – 12:00 noon • Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration) To register your interest and receive the joining link, please contact: jack.francis@wiltshire.gov.uk Further Information For additional background about the project please visit: Junction 17 - M4 - Wiltshire Council

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDZR-9968-RYYY
Name
Wiltshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK15
Country
GB
Locality
Trowbridge
Postal Code
BA14 8JN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PDZR-9968-RYYY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Ms Rachel Candy

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Trowbridge · UKK15 · BA14 8JN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK15 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-056515-2025-07-24T09:49:48+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·