Metrowest Phase 2 - DSA ES4-Refresh - Variation 1

July 8, 2026 Executive Director of Transport (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director of Transport approved a contract variation for Metrowest Phase 2 on 08/07/2026. Network Rail was awarded a contract variation of £677,364.93 for North Filton and Henbury stations. The revised contract value is £3,604,613.93.

The Programme Manager Employment and Skills awarded a contract to Woven Films for £28,750 on 03/06/2026. Woven Films will produce a series of career videos for Skills Connect.

The Director of Strategy approved the allocation of £1m in MHCLG funding on 05/06/2026. £330,000 will go to North Somerset Council, £300,000 to WECA for expansion programme costs, and £350,000 will be held by WECA for strategic projects.

The Director of Stakeholders and Partnerships agreed to £4.5m for the staffing and programme management of the Creative Places Growth Fund on 08/06/2026.

The Director of Place approved a reprofile of £61,705 and a budget reallocation of £17,435 for the Green Recovery Fund Round 2 Strategic Pollinator Project on 04/06/2026.

The Director of Finance, Investment and Commercial approved a loan payment of £2.0m to Bristol Temple Quarter LLP on 30/06/2026. This brings the total loan from the Investment Fund to £6.5m.

The Executive Director of Transport approved the Full Business Case for Bath City Centre Phase 2 and awarded £376,800 of CRSTS capital funding on 26/06/2026. This funding is for bus time improvements and signage to reduce congestion.

Full council record

Decision

That:

Network Rail are awarded a contract variation to the original Engineering Stage 4 (ES4) Refresh Development Services Agreement (DSA) for North Filton and Henbury stations.

The value of the variation is £677,364.93, representing 25.34% of the original contract value. The revised contract value is £3,604,613.93.

Supporting Documents

121 MetroWest Phase 2_DSA_ES4 Refresh_Variation 1_July 2026_Executive Director of Transport.pdf
Green Recovery Fund Round 2 Strategic Pollinator Project Change Request.pdf
112 ODN - Creative Places Growth Fund.pdf
112 ODN - Creative Places Growth Fund.pdf
Contract Award - Skills Connect Video Series.pdf
Delegated use of 1m revenue funding from MHCLG to support the expansion of the WECA.pdf
Green Recovery Fund Round 2 Strategic Pollinator Project Change Request.pdf
Contract Award - Skills Connect Video Series.pdf
Delegated use of 1m revenue funding from MHCLG to support the expansion of the WECA.pdf
117 Bristol Temple Quarter_June 2026_ODN.pdf
117 Bristol Temple Quarter_June 2026_ODN.pdf
Bath City Centre Phase 2.pdf
Bath City Centre Phase 2.pdf
121 MetroWest Phase 2_DSA_ES4 Refresh_Variation 1_July 2026_Executive Director of Transport.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Jul 2026