Didcot Science Bridge
December 16, 2025 Director of Environment & Highways (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to seal and complete the construction contract with Volker Fitzpatrick Ltd. for the Didcot Science Bridge (including A4130), allowing construction to commence.
Full council record
Purpose
The
agreement will allow the construction of the HIF1 DSB (including
A4130) scheme to commence.
Content
To seal and complete the construction contract for the
Didcot Science Bridge (incl. A4130) between (1) Oxfordshire County
Council and (2) Volker Fitzpatrick Ltd.
Reasons for the decision
The procurement process is complete, and the
contractor (Volker Fitzpatrick Ltd.) was successful. Construction of the Didcot Science Bridge scheme
needs to be commenced.
Alternative options considered
The alternative would be to not permit the contract to be
completed. This would mean construction
would not be able to commence, putting the HIF1 programme at risk.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Dec 2025 |