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title: "Vibro Stone Columns - A46 Newark Bypass Scheme"
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# Vibro Stone Columns - A46 Newark Bypass Scheme

Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8bf55fa-d952-4e0b-aa57-78b44599d660

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## Summary

Skanska Construction UK Limited is seeking early engagement for the "Vibro Stone Columns - A46 Newark Bypass Scheme," an initiative under National Highways. This project involves widening a 6.5km stretch of the A46 to a dual carriageway and includes the installation of vibro stone columns for foundational support at a new grade-separated roundabout. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is located in the East Midlands, UK. Interested parties should note the engagement end date set for 31 January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in piling, foundation work for highways, and related construction services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Competing for this tender could lead to significant business growth by associating with a major infrastructure project managed by a leading construction company, Skanska. Suitable businesses should provide budget pricing information, case studies, and any relevant certificates by filling out the Expression of Interest form and emailing it to Tom Goodwin at Skanska by the specified deadline.

## Notice

The A46 Newark Bypass is a complex major infrastructure improvement scheme being developed by National Highways to widen a 6.5km stretch of the A46 to dual carriageway from the Farndon Roundabout to the Winthorpe Roundabout. Skanska are currently preparing the scheme budget for National Highways, and wish to engage with the supply chain to support this budget pricing exercise. This package includes installation Vibro Stone Columns as a ground improvement technique for the foundations to a new grade seperated roundabout structure along the A46 Newark Bypass. Additional information: If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, and would be willing to provide budget pricing information to support the overall scheme budget, please complete the attached Expression of Interest form and email to tom.goodwin@skanska.co.uk Please ensure your email subject contains the reference 1600.03 - Vibro Stone Columns. Please also include the requested attachments, including company brochure, case studues of similar works, and any Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Certificates for prequalification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a722cd60-5686-49d9-af40-ec010b157a67 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD25 7GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Leavesden |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212400 - Piling
- 45233310 - Foundation work for highways
- 45262210 - Foundation work

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 16:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a722cd60-5686-49d9-af40-ec010b157a67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a722cd60-5686-49d9-af40-ec010b157a67
  17th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fd33a15-f51d-43b8-8ace-685a8ce60fd2
  Expression of Interest Form

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/a46-newark-bypass/

## Provenance

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