--- title: "A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Site Clearance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0efca615-8743-4d00-b0bf-41a6f89569e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0efca615-8743-4d00-b0bf-41a6f89569e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efca615-8743-4d00-b0bf-41a6f89569e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efca615-8743-4d00-b0bf-41a6f89569e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GALLIFORD TRY" published: "2021-03-18" --- # A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Site Clearance Buyer: GALLIFORD TRY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0efca615-8743-4d00-b0bf-41a6f89569e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0efca615-8743-4d00-b0bf-41a6f89569e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efca615-8743-4d00-b0bf-41a6f89569e3.json) ## Summary The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Site Clearance project is being managed by Galliford Try, the South West Regional Delivery Partner representing Highways England in Somerset. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 17:30 on 23rd March 2020. The project entails the clearance of a 5.6km stretch for a new dual carriageway and is expected to commence around September 2020, pending the approval of the Development Consent Order. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the main classification for this project falls under works, specifically site preparation and clearance. This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in site clearance processes, including vegetation removal, tree felling, and demolition of existing infrastructures such as fencing and road signs. Businesses with experience in roadworks and environmental management, particularly those capable of working in the South West region, will find this project well-suited for their competitive offerings, especially as the chosen contractors will become Preferred Bidders for subsequent construction stages without further competition. ## Notice NOTIFICATION OF SITE CLEARANCE SUBCONTRACT PACKAGE A303 Sparkford to Ilchester 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. The project is currently awaiting the approval of the Development Consent Order from the Secretary of State for Transport and this is expected to be given in early Spring 2020. Subject to receiving approval, the project is forecast to commence on site in late summer 2020 and will take around 2 years to complete. Package: Site Clearance We are seeking to appoint a Contractor[s] to support the development of the programme, and target price. The successful bidder[s] will also be appointed as Preferred Bidder for the Construction Stage (PCF6), and subject to the agreement of final target price, will deliver the Site Clearance for the project without need for any further competition. Outline Scope of Works We are seeking to appoint a Contractor[s] to support the development of the programme and target price. The successful bidder[s] will also be appointed as Preferred Bidder[s] for the Construction Stage (PCF6), and subject to the agreement of final target price, will deliver the Site Clearance works for the project without need for any further competition. Outline Scope of Works The site clearance works involve the removal of the following:- * Vegetation clearance * Tree Clearance [inc stump removal] * Existing fencing * Existing road signs * Existing street lights * Existing Road / Crash Barriers We acknowledge the varied nature of site clearance works and understand that not all of the above items may be of interest to your company. We would however request that you provide a quote for any of the above work items that you would be interested in undertaking. In providing your quotation please make it clear which of the above items [if any] you have excluded from your quotation. Programme It is currently anticipated that the site clearance works will commence around September 2020. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 17:30hrs Monday 16th March 2020 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs Monday 23rd March 2020 Any expressions of interest after the deadline date above will not be considered or responded to. 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: NOTIFICATION OF SITE CLEARANCE SUBCONTRACT PACKAGE A303 Sparkford to Ilchester 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. The project is currently awaiting the approval of the Development Consent Order from the Secretary of State for Transport and this is expected to be given in early Spring 2020. Subject to receiving approval, the project is forecast to commence on site in late summer 2020 and will take around 2 years to complete. Package: Site Clearance We are seeking to appoint a Contractor[s] to support the development of the programme, and target price. The successful bidder[s] will also be appointed as Preferred Bidder for the Construction Stage (PCF6), and subject to the agreement of final target price, will deliver the Site Clearance for the project without need for any further competition. Outline Scope of Works We are seeking to appoint a Contractor[s] to support the development of the programme and target price. The successful bidder[s] will also be appointed as Preferred Bidder[s] for the Construction Stage (PCF6), and subject to the agreement of final target price, will deliver the Site Clearance works for the project without need for any further competition. Outline Scope of Works The site clearance works involve the removal of the following:- * Vegetation clearance * Tree Clearance [inc stump removal] * Existing fencing * Existing road signs * Existing street lights * Existing Road / Crash Barriers We acknowledge the varied nature of site clearance works and understand that not all of the above items may be of interest to your company. We would however request that you provide a quote for any of the above work items that you would be interested in undertaking. In providing your quotation please make it clear which of the above items [if any] you have excluded from your quotation. Programme It is currently anticipated that the site clearance works will commence around September 2020. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 17:30hrs Monday 16th March 2020 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs Monday 23rd March 2020 Any expressions of interest after the deadline date above will not be considered or responded to. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65948f37-4159-434f-8fb3-efe43960957c | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GALLIFORD TRY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 4DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 34928110 - Road barriers - 34928510 - Street-lighting columns - 34992200 - Road signs - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2021 at 10:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65948f37-4159-434f-8fb3-efe43960957c - 13 Mar 2020 at 10:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65948f37-4159-434f-8fb3-efe43960957c - 10 Mar 2020 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65948f37-4159-434f-8fb3-efe43960957c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65948f37-4159-434f-8fb3-efe43960957c 18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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