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title: "Micro Tunnelling ECI - Thickthorn"
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# Micro Tunnelling ECI - Thickthorn

Buyer: GALLIFORD TRY INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da292669-ef43-4d1c-98d2-b858c14defa7

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## Summary

Galliford Try Infrastructure Limited is currently overseeing the procurement process for the Micro Tunnelling package linked to the A47 / A11 Thickthorn Interchange project in Norfolk, United Kingdom. This initiative aims to alleviate congestion at the Thickthorn junction by constructing new slip roads. The procurement stage is in the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase, with the deadline for notifications of interest set for 16:00 hrs on 29th March 2022. Subsequently, the ECI works are anticipated to commence in June 2022, leading into the construction phase expected to start in early 2023 and last approximately two years, concluding in June 2024. The procurement process operates on a limited basis, employing competitive quotations below the threshold for works in construction materials and auxiliary products.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in tunnelling and infrastructure projects. Companies that excel in providing project management, construction works, and technical consulting would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. The process requires suppliers to pass the PAS91 onboarding through Builders Profile, making it essential for interested businesses to highlight their capabilities and experience in similar projects when submitting their notifications of interest to Galliford Try.

## Notice

NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACT PACKAGE 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 Approximate Quantities 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/366b6c30-45aa-4972-a0a5-8a5b3f2a22ce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 15:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366b6c30-45aa-4972-a0a5-8a5b3f2a22ce
- 22 Mar 2022 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366b6c30-45aa-4972-a0a5-8a5b3f2a22ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366b6c30-45aa-4972-a0a5-8a5b3f2a22ce
  22nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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