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title: "A417 Missing Link - Reinforced Earth Structure"
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# A417 Missing Link - Reinforced Earth Structure

Buyer: KIER TRANSPORTATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a031c43-b535-4d0a-904b-35f73cbcc8ac

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## Summary

Kier Transportation Limited has completed the procurement process for a subcontractor to design, supply, and install a 700m reinforced earth structure in connection with the A417 Missing Link at Air Balloon. This project is part of the National Highways Limited Regional Delivery Partnership, under which Kier Transportation Limited is the Principal Contractor. The scheme involves constructing a 5.5km rural dual carriageway to connect the A417 Brockworth bypass with the dual carriageway south of Cowley. Important dates include the tender publication date on 23 August 2024, the tender period ending on 13 September 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026. The procurement method employed was a competitive procedure with negotiation, classified under CPV code 45000000 (Construction work), with a total contract value of £1,000,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in reinforced earth structures and large infrastructure projects. Despite being marked as unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, large construction firms can leverage their competencies to secure a notable project within the South West region of the United Kingdom. With a structured and competitive procurement approach, businesses that meet the necessary criteria and possess strategic negotiation capabilities are well-positioned to benefit from this substantial infrastructure development. Interested parties initially made contact via the provided email, demonstrating engagement and fostering industry growth.

## Notice

Purpose of Notice - The procurement of a Subcontractor for the Design, Supply & Installation of a 700m Reinforced Earth Structure works (green facing) 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/615628dd-383a-496e-a261-71bdeb2eba8d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500 |
| 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 | KELLER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615628dd-383a-496e-a261-71bdeb2eba8d
- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441c13c0-d2fc-40fc-afe6-26b1647bca7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615628dd-383a-496e-a261-71bdeb2eba8d
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441c13c0-d2fc-40fc-afe6-26b1647bca7b
  23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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