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title: "A47 Thickthorn - Directional Drilling"
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# A47 Thickthorn - Directional Drilling

Buyer: GALLIFORD TRY INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d99c0352-b068-41cc-9eb3-1b837b161a88

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "A47 Thickthorn - Directional Drilling" project is currently in the planning stage, led by Galliford Try Infrastructure Limited. This project, situated in Norfolk, falls under the construction industry category, with an estimated contract amount of up to £50,000. Key dates include a deadline for notifications of interest by 16:00 on 20th July 2022, and the anticipated start of the directional drilling works in November 2022, as part of a broader initiative to enhance traffic flow at the Thickthorn junction.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are capable of providing labour and materials for construction projects. Businesses with expertise in directional drilling and those that can comply with the PAS91 onboarding process will find this opportunity especially relevant. Engaging with Galliford Try's procurement team by the specified deadline can pave the way for potential involvement in this impactful infrastructure project.

## 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. Outline Scope of Works Directional Drilling - Provision of all labour, plant, materials and temporary works as required to provide the subcontract works. The estimate contract amount for this package is expected to be within the following range [up to - PS50,000] Programme It is anticipated that the directional drilling works will commence during November 2022. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 16:00 hrs on 20th July 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 via the following email address: GTA47TTNSupplier.EOI@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 receive a response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24966427-5904-4972-9945-f26ce52bbdcf |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 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 | Planning |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 13 Jul 2022 at 13:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24966427-5904-4972-9945-f26ce52bbdcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24966427-5904-4972-9945-f26ce52bbdcf
  13th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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