A4046 Cwm to Aberbeeg, Drainage and Carriageway Works

What this is

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (UK4 Contract Notice, below-threshold open competition) is procuring drainage and carriageway works along a 3km stretch of the A4046 between Cwm and Aberbeeg. The works include renewal of highway drainage (gullies, connections, carrier drain and manholes), kerb lines on both running lanes, resurfacing (overlay and inlay), associated lining, signing and road studs, and new vehicle restraint system on the northbound lane. The contract runs September 2026 to January 2027 with an estimated value of GBP 2,500,000 excluding VAT.

Key points

• A4046 drainage and carriageway renewal over a 3km stretch
• Quality 40% / Cost 60%; CDM 2015 compliance required
• Tender deadline 27 July 2026, 12:00 via eTenderWales (ITT 125419)

Who can bid

Below-threshold open competition; experience delivering similar highway projects and CDM 2015 compliance required. SME and VCSE friendly.

How it is scored

Quality 40% · Price 60% Technical (quality) 40% and commercial (cost) 60%.

Money

Estimated value GBP 2,500,000 excluding VAT (GBP 3,000,000 incl VAT). Below threshold.

How to submit

Via the eTenderWales portal (https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk), ITT 125419, by 12:00 noon on 27 July 2026.

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline 17 July 2026, 12:00.

Contract period

3 September 2026 to 31 January 2027.

Classification

CPV 45233100 — Construction work for highways, roads 45233139 — Highway maintenance work45233210 — Surface work for highways45233300 — Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths WalesGwent Valleys