Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0b-d3e9-70b1-ad55-b2ba9d7d2885/smeatons-arches-widening-grade-ii-listed-a46-newark-bypass-scheme

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Smeaton's Arches widening - Grade II listed - A46 Newark Bypass Scheme

[Skanska Construction UK Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/skanska-construction-uk-limited)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

27 Jan 2025

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The A46 Newark Bypass is a complex major infrastructure improvement scheme being developed by National Highways to widen a 6.5km stretch of the A46 to dual carriageway from the Farndon Roundabout to the Winthorpe Roundabout.

Skanska are currently preparing the scheme budget for National Highways, and wish to engage with the supply chain to support this budget pricing exercise.

This package includes the widening of a section of the Grade II listed Smeaton's Arches to facilitate the construction of a new grade seperated Cattle Market Roundabout in Newark on Trent.

About Smeaton's Arches:

Built 1770s: widened 1920s - The Arches carry the A616, once the Great North Road, over the River Trent valley from Newark north west to South Muskham, in an area prone to regular flooding. Its arches are mostly 3.7m wide, and 1.8m high from foundation level to springer. The passageways through the arches are 10.1m long, across the width of the road.

Additional information: If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, and would be willing to provide budget pricing information to support the overall scheme budget, please complete the attached Expression of Interest form and email to 

Please ensure your email subject contains the reference 2400.01 - Smeaton's Arches Widening.

Please also include the requested attachments, including company brochure, case studues of similar works, and any Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Certificates for prequalification if available.

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## CPV classification

Historical monument or memorial construction work

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9ff01d45-ba19-460b-8170-abdd7406b154)

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