This report is seeking approval of the procurement strategy and authority to procure and award a contract, to a contractor through a two-stage procurement process utilising a Pre-Construction Services Agreement for design and enabling works with the option to accept a bid from the contractor for the construction works under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract subject to further governance and budget. The report also seeks to inform members of the land acquisition strategy for the land required to construct Hereford Western Bypass Phase 1.