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, according to ProContract.
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)
The estimated contract value is £27 million (incl. VAT) and the expression of interest window closes at noon on 9 January 2026.
Meanwhile, Devon County Council have issued a tender for the Cullompton Town Centre Relief Road.
The Works will be procured via open tender following the traditional route. The form of Contract will be NEC4 ECC Option A.
On the Date of Tender release, the Contracting Authority will provide a detailed design Drawings Pack, corresponding Design Specifications and instructions on the Client’s tender evaluation methodology, which will comprise scoring against both Quality and Price. Each tendering party shall be required to provide an Activity Schedule to validate their submission, based on their own take off quantities.
The estimated contract start date of 22 May 2026 allows for a 6-week mobilisation period prior to starting on site on 6 July 2026. The Award of Contract is expected to take place on 22 April 2026
The expression of interest window closes on 23 February 2026 at 12pm.
(Picture: National Highways)
