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title: "A417 Missing Link - Early Landscaping Works"
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buyer: "KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED"
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# A417 Missing Link - Early Landscaping Works

Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37f7ffa8-5962-4607-9715-b20d580ddf79

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## Summary

KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED has been awarded a contract for the early landscaping works in connection with the A417 Missing Link at Air Balloon under the National Highways Limited Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP). This procurement process involved a competitive procedure with negotiation and falls under the construction work industry category. The contract, worth £470,000, was awarded to ARB (tree Care Specialists) Limited. The project aims to provide a new 3.4-mile rural dual carriageway connecting the existing A417 Brockworth bypass with the dual carriageway A417 south of Cowley. The tender process started on 23rd August 2024, with the contract period beginning on 2nd December 2024 and ending on 1st March 2030. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and landscaping sectors, especially those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. It is well-suited for companies that can provide robust and compliant solutions within specified timeframes and budget constraints. Subcontractors, particularly those specialising in landscaping or dual carriageway construction, could find this project beneficial for business growth. ARB (tree Care Specialists) Limited, noted for its specialisation in tree care, secured this contract, demonstrating an opportunity for niche businesses to collaborate on significant infrastructure projects led by major contractors like KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED.

## Notice

Purpose of Notice - The procurement of a Subcontractor for the early landscaping works in connection with the A417 Missing Link at Air Balloon. Scheme Description - Under the National Highways Limited Regional Delivery Partnership (RDP), we are appointed as the Principal Contractor for the design and construction of a new dual carriageway at the A417 Missing Link at Air Balloon. The scheme would provide 3.4 miles (5.5km) of new, rural all-purpose dual carriageway for the A417. The new dual carriageway would connect the existing A417 Brockworth bypass with the existing dual carriageway A417 south of Cowley. Registering Interest - Interested parties are to register their interest through making contact via guy.hornsey@kier.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739bb004-7f96-40ca-a6f3-34410196814e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £470,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARB (TREE CARE SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739bb004-7f96-40ca-a6f3-34410196814e
- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5579a884-5c41-4a08-9c66-2908dab0c269

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/739bb004-7f96-40ca-a6f3-34410196814e
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5579a884-5c41-4a08-9c66-2908dab0c269
  23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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