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title: "A417 Missing Link - Stone Column Ground Improvements to Structure Approaches"
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# A417 Missing Link - Stone Column Ground Improvements to Structure Approaches

Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cc3efcf-6a98-4e80-945e-0c974c11ea1b

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## Summary

Kier Transportation Limited is the buying organisation for the tender titled "A417 Missing Link - Stone Column Ground Improvements to Structure Approaches," categorised under construction work. This project pertains to improving ground conditions at the Grove Farm Underpass Approaches as part of the A417 Missing Link at Air Balloon in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a competitive procedure involving negotiation. Interested parties must register by contacting Guy Hornsey via email. The tender period concludes on 20th December 2024, and the contract is expected to commence on 9th April 2025 and end on 23rd May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and civil engineering, particularly those specialising in ground improvement techniques such as stone column installation. The project, valued at £100,000, aims to support regional infrastructure development, offering substantial growth potential for firms capable of meeting the project's requirements. While the tender is not specifically targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger contractors with relevant expertise and experience in similar procurement processes and construction works will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Purpose of Notice - The procurement of a Subcontractor for the Stone Column Ground Improvements to Grove Farm Underpass Approaches 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/4fcba5e0-2265-4ac4-8099-7c8a812870fa |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 23 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcba5e0-2265-4ac4-8099-7c8a812870fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fcba5e0-2265-4ac4-8099-7c8a812870fa
  5th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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