£45m Hereford bypass scheme faces fresh tender over costs
Summary
Herefordshire Council has approved a fallback plan to retender the £45m Western Bypass Phase One if cost-control measures with contractor Graham do not bring the main works contract within the approved budget. The project has been affected by design changes, construction inflation, revised road and bridge standards, and land acquisition issues, prompting consideration of compulsory purchase for one parcel of land.
Why it matters
Surveyors may be involved in cost planning, procurement support, and risk management on infrastructure schemes where design development and inflation threaten budget compliance. The article also highlights the importance of accurate valuation, land assembly, and coordination with statutory bodies where scheme delivery depends on third-party approvals and standards.
Key points
- Herefordshire Council may retender the bypass works if the current PCSA route does not produce a compliant bid.
- Cost pressure has arisen from design changes, inflation, and reduced value-engineering savings.
- External quantity surveyors are supporting corrective action under the PCSA process.
- National Highways design and assurance requirements have driven revisions to the scheme.
- One landowner has withdrawn from negotiations, increasing the likelihood of compulsory purchase.
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