Specialist contractors across North Somerset and the wider South West are again being invited to express their interest in a range of upcoming construction opportunities linked to the Epic Long Ashton development.
As the project progresses towards procurement, opportunities are expected to become available for experienced subcontractors across several key disciplines within both the car park and training building elements of the scheme.
The development will create a state-of-the-art education, training and innovation hub designed to support local people and businesses.
Somerset Chamber of Commerce has been appointed by North Somerset Council to deliver phase 1 of a business engagement and supply chain support programme related to the Epic Campus project and is now promoting opportunities through its Somerset Supply Chain programme.
The project team is seeking established contractors with a minimum annual turnover of £2 million, a directly employed workforce and a proven track record of delivering commercial construction projects.
Businesses will also be expected to provide relevant case studies demonstrating experience on similar developments.
Planned work packages include:
Car park building
- Electrical supply and installation
- Mechanical supply and installation
- Ventilation supply and installation
- Insulation supply and installation
Training building
- Electrical supply and installation
- Mechanical supply and installation
- Ventilation supply and installation
- Insulation supply and installation
Invitations to tender are expected to be released in November 2026, with work on site scheduled to begin in May 2027.
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Samantha Orchard, business engagement manager at Somerset Chamber of Commerce, said:
“We’re encouraging experienced contractors to come forward at this early stage to start conversations with the project team, showcase their expertise and position themselves ahead of the formal procurement process.
“We know there is a wealth of talent and capability across North Somerset and the wider South West and we’re keen to see local firms benefit from the opportunities this development will create.”
Image: North Somerset Council
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