Specialist contractors across North Somerset and the wider South West are being invited to express their interest in a range of construction packages for the Epic Campus development in Long Ashton.
As the project moves towards procurement, opportunities are expected to become available for experienced subcontractors across several key disciplines within both the car park building and training building elements of the scheme.
Somerset Chamber of Commerce is helping North Somerset Council to promote opportunities through the Chamber’s Somerset Supply Chain programme, which connects local contractors and suppliers with major development projects. The initiative aims to ensure Somerset businesses are well placed to access procurement opportunities and benefit from investment taking place across the region. 
The Epic Campus 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 electrical, mechanical, ventilation and insulation supply and installation works across both buildings:
Car Park Building
Training Building
Invitations to tender are expected to be released in November 2026, with work on site scheduled to begin in May 2027.
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.”
The project represents a significant opportunity for local and regional businesses to become involved in the delivery of one of the area’s major developments, while helping to strengthen the construction supply chain across Somerset and the wider region.
Suitable contractors interested in learning more about the opportunities available are encouraged to contact Samantha Orchard at Somerset Chamber of Commerce for an initial discussion. Businesses will have the opportunity to introduce their organisation, outline relevant experience and share examples of comparable projects ahead of the formal procurement process.
For further information, contact Samantha Orchard at samantha.orchard@somerset-chamber.co.uk.
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