Tender

A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Earthworks enquiry

GALLIFORD TRY

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Tender

04 Mar 2020 at 15:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling project, led by Galliford Try on behalf of Highways England, is currently in the Tender stage, seeking a specialist subcontractor for earthworks in Somerset. This procurement process involves the excavation and management of approximately 700,000m³ of material for a new 5.6 km dual carriageway. Key dates include a deadline for notifications of interest by 11th March 2020 and tender submissions by 27th March 2020. The project, classified under Earthmoving work (CPV 45112500), is expected to commence in July 2020 and conclude by December 2022. The method of procurement is an open procedure, signifying equal opportunity for all interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and earthworks, especially those with experience in major highway construction and challenging ground conditions. Companies capable of handling large-scale excavations and proficient in addressing groundwater issues or landslips will find this project particularly appealing. Engaging in this tender can lead to a substantial subcontract, positioning successful bidders as preferred partners for future construction phases without the need for further competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Earthworks enquiry

Notice Description

A303 SPARKFORD TO ILCHESTER DUALLING SCHEME NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACT EARTHWORKS PACKAGE Galliford Try, as the South West Regional Delivery Partner are delivering the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling project in the county of Somerset on behalf of Highways England. The project involves the design and construction of 5.6km of new dual lane all-purpose carriageway, connecting the existing dual carriageway at the Sparkford and Podimore Bypasses, therefore creating a continuous dual carriageway between Mere and the Podimore Roundabout. To enable to successful delivery of the project we are seeking to procure a specialist earthworks subcontractor with experience of delivering major highways projects. The earthworks involve the excavation and deposition on site of approximately 700,000m3 of material with all associated earthworks activities. The project is forecast to commence on site in late summer 2020 and will take around 2 years to complete. Subcontractors bidding for this opportunity will be required to demonstrate their capability and capacity for successfully delivering a project of this size and nature and provide examples of similar projects. Experience of working in similar ground conditions to those expected will be an advantage. This includes working in ground conditions with landslips present which comprise of soliflucted materials (periglacially derived) which have relict shear surfaces and have the potential to cause localised failures. The successful bidder will be awarded a Subcontract to provide support up to the agreement of the Project Target Price with Highways England. The successful bidder will also be appointed as Preferred Bidder for the Construction Stage (PCF6), and subject to the agreement of final target price for the Earthworks, will deliver the Earthworks for the project without need for any further competition. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 17:30hrs Wednesday 11th March 2020 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs Friday 27th March 2020 If this package is of interest to your company please contact the Managing QS [Adrian Paddock] by e-mail on adrian.paddock@gallifordtry.co.uk, by the above deadline for notifications of interest and a link to the subcontract enquiry documentation can be issued. Additional information: A303 SPARKFORD TO ILCHESTER DUALLING SCHEME NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACT EARTHWORKS PACKAGE Galliford Try, as the South West Regional Delivery Partner are delivering the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling project in the county of Somerset on behalf of Highways England. The project involves the design and construction of 5.6km of new dual lane all-purpose carriageway, connecting the existing dual carriageway at the Sparkford and Podimore Bypasses, therefore creating a continuous dual carriageway between Mere and the Podimore Roundabout. To enable to successful delivery of the project we are seeking to procure a specialist earthworks subcontractor with experience of delivering major highways projects. The earthworks involve the excavation and deposition on site of approximately 700,000m3 of material with all associated earthworks activities. The project is forecast to commence on site in late summer 2020 and will take around 2 years to complete. Subcontractors bidding for this opportunity will be required to demonstrate their capability and capacity for successfully delivering a project of this size and nature and provide examples of similar projects. Experience of working in similar ground conditions to those expected will be an advantage. This includes working in ground conditions with landslips present which comprise of soliflucted materials (periglacially derived) which have relict shear surfaces and have the potential to cause localised failures. The successful bidder will be awarded a Subcontract to provide support up to the agreement of the Project Target Price with Highways England. The successful bidder will also be appointed as Preferred Bidder for the Construction Stage (PCF6), and subject to the agreement of final target price for the Earthworks, will deliver the Earthworks for the project without need for any further competition. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 17:30hrs Wednesday 11th March 2020 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs Friday 27th March 2020 If this package is of interest to your company please contact the Managing QS [Adrian Paddock] by e-mail on adrian.paddock@gallifordtry.co.uk, by the above deadline for notifications of interest and a link to the subcontract enquiry documentation can be issued.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70199f66-8f51-42d8-8631-87b169c7f813
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ead632-f65c-4e29-a814-59863d85d37a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112500 - Earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Dec 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GALLIFORD TRY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 4DJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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