--- title: "Procurement stage Early engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a59f2c3-d9b9-4680-9aa8-4b2c1cbef484" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a59f2c3-d9b9-4680-9aa8-4b2c1cbef484" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a59f2c3-d9b9-4680-9aa8-4b2c1cbef484.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a59f2c3-d9b9-4680-9aa8-4b2c1cbef484.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GALLIFORD TRY INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2022-03-22" --- # Procurement stage Early engagement Buyer: GALLIFORD TRY INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a59f2c3-d9b9-4680-9aa8-4b2c1cbef484 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a59f2c3-d9b9-4680-9aa8-4b2c1cbef484) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a59f2c3-d9b9-4680-9aa8-4b2c1cbef484.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the A47/A11 Thickthorn Interchange project, managed by Galliford Try Infrastructure Limited, is currently at the planning stage. The project aims to alleviate congestion at the Thickthorn junction in Norfolk by constructing new slip roads that connect the A47 with the A11. Interested suppliers must submit their notifications of interest by 16:00 on 29 March 2022. The project is anticipated to commence on-site in early 2023 and is projected to take approximately two years to complete. This procurement falls under the construction industry category and involves micro tunnelling work, with a focus on both early contractor involvement and subsequent construction activities. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in construction and tunnelling services. Businesses that can provide technical and commercial expertise, project management, and necessary construction resources would be well-suited to participate. SMEs are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process includes an onboarding requirement through the PAS91 process. Companies interested in collaborating with Galliford Try should contact their procurement team to express interest and outline their capabilities. ## Notice A47 / A11 Thickthorn Interchange Galliford Try, as the East Region Delivery Partner are delivering the A47 / A11 Thickthorn Interchange project in the county of Norfolk in partnership with Highways England. The project will help relieve congestion at Thickthorn junction by providing two new free-flowing slip roads that will connect the A47 with the A11. The new slip roads will re-route traffic away from the junction and flow it under new underpasses. The project has recently submitted a Development Consent Order to the Planning Inspectorate and the project is forecast to commence on site in early 2023 and will take around 2 years to complete. Package: Micro Tunnelling Outline Scope of Works The Micro Tunnelling Package consists of two parts: Stage 1: Early Contractor Involvement. To provide technical and commercial input into the detailed design phase and to formulate the budget and programme for the works. Stage 2: Construction. To provide all necessary supervision, labour, plant and materials required to undertake the process of micro-tunnelling under the A11 & A47. Principal Activities Project Management 1no Supply, installation, operation and dismantling of plant and equipment to construct the four tunnels 4no Programme It is currently anticipated that the Stage 1 ECI works will commence in June 2022. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 16:00 hrs on Tuesday 29th March 2022 Galliford Try procurement process To secure work with Galliford Try, a supplier will need to pass the PAS91 onboarding process administered through Builders Profile. Details will be shared with shortlisted suppliers. If this package is of interest to your company please contact our procurement team by e-mail on Tender.returns@4projectsmail.com by the above deadline with your notification of interest and details of your capabilities. Any notifications of interest after the above deadline will not be responded to. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4750cd4b-d8a6-4746-b05e-9a6950d71a80 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GALLIFORD TRY INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 1LB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 22 Mar 2022 at 15:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4750cd4b-d8a6-4746-b05e-9a6950d71a80 - 22 Mar 2022 at 15:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4c27f8-a375-4064-9eca-c9052b3f035b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4750cd4b-d8a6-4746-b05e-9a6950d71a80 22nd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4c27f8-a375-4064-9eca-c9052b3f035b 22nd March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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