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title: "A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Kerbs, Footways & Paved Areas"
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# A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Kerbs, Footways & Paved Areas

Buyer: GALLIFORD TRY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3975a914-8a6f-4f8c-8d7e-a809d9724e7b

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## Summary

The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester project, overseen by Galliford Try as the South West Regional Delivery Partner on behalf of Highways England, is focused on the construction of kerbs, footways, and paved areas in Somerset. This project involves developing 5.6 km of a new dual carriageway to enhance connectivity between Mere and the Podimore Roundabout. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 17:30 on 9th April 2020, while the anticipated start date for the works is September 2021, following the approval of necessary consents.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in footpath construction, paving materials, and related civil engineering works. Companies capable of managing and executing the requirements for kerbing, paving slabs, and footpaths are encouraged to participate in this competitive process. Moreover, as this procurement follows an open procedure, it invites a diverse range of bids, positioning firms to expand their portfolios alongside a major infrastructure project in the region.

## Notice

NOTIFICATION OF 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: KERBS, FOOTWAYS & PAVED AREAS Outline Scope of Works This document refers to the kerbing, footways and paved areas package. The scope of the works is to provide all management, supervision and labour to provide the footpath construction works, including the laying of all kerbing, edgings and paving slabs and footpath sub-base to agreed levels all as detailed in the attached subcontract documentation. A Bill of Quantities is provided along with layout drawings. The majority of the new A303 dual carriageway sits to the north of the existing A303 however the new and existing carriageways cross at approx. ch3300 & ch3750. Programme It is currently anticipated that the kerbs, footways and paved area works will commence in September 2021. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 17:30hrs 2nd April 2020 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs 9th April 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: NOTIFICATION OF 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: KERBS, FOOTWAYS & PAVED AREAS Outline Scope of Works This document refers to the kerbing, footways and paved areas package. The scope of the works is to provide all management, supervision and labour to provide the footpath construction works, including the laying of all kerbing, edgings and paving slabs and footpath sub-base to agreed levels all as detailed in the attached subcontract documentation. A Bill of Quantities is provided along with layout drawings. The majority of the new A303 dual carriageway sits to the north of the existing A303 however the new and existing carriageways cross at approx. ch3300 & ch3750. Programme It is currently anticipated that the kerbs, footways and paved area works will commence in September 2021. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 17:30hrs 2nd April 2020 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs 9th April 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0864f5-6ec5-4249-a8e8-692d18c5aa03 |
| 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 Dec 2021 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44113100 - Paving materials
- 44113120 - Paving slabs
- 44113130 - Paving stones
- 44912400 - Kerbstones
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0864f5-6ec5-4249-a8e8-692d18c5aa03
- 30 Mar 2020 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0864f5-6ec5-4249-a8e8-692d18c5aa03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0864f5-6ec5-4249-a8e8-692d18c5aa03
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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