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title: "Proposed A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme Supply Chain Engagement Event"
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# Proposed A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme Supply Chain Engagement Event

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed9d7b4d-d021-43bc-a066-9b69d3e5b87f

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## Summary

The buying organisation involved in the procurement process is Costain Ltd. The title of the procurement is "Proposed A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme Supply Chain Engagement Event." This procurement falls under the industry category of Construction work and is located in Chelmsford, Essex. The current stage of the procurement process is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date of 3rd March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises, as well as minority-owned/led organisations and Social Enterprises, to participate in the A12 project's procurement opportunities. Costain aims to identify a diverse range of prospective regional supply chain partners. Interested parties can register with Ruth Shiels at costain.com to attend the engagement event, where they can learn more about becoming an approved supplier or supply chain partner for this regional highways improvement scheme.

## Notice

The Costain Group PLC Highways' Team is hosting an in-person "Meet the Contractor" event to allow our Project Leaders and delivery team of industry-leading experts to showcase the proposed A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme. This is scheduled to take place on the 8th of March between 09:00hrs - 12:30hrs. Please note that this event is being organised during the Examination Period of the ongoing Development Consent Order application (DCO). The outcome of the DCO application will be communicated in the first quarter of 2024 and, if granted, a Notice to Proceed to construction can be issued for work to commence on site. While the scheme is subject to the outcome of the DCO, it is nevertheless important that we provide a platform for prospective suppliers to become involved in the A12 project. "Meet the Contractor" will be an opportunity for the project team to meet prospective businesses and supply chain organisations interested in joining the A12 team to deliver this exciting and important regional highways improvement scheme. We would be delighted if you would join us to learn more about the A12 project's portfolio of procurement opportunities and how you can become an approved supplier or supply chain partner. Costain is an inclusive and family-friendly employer, committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to reach their full potential. This philosophy is fundamental in our approach to procurement and supply chain management. We aim to identify a diverse range of prospective reginal supply chain partners and encourage any local small, medium and micro-sized businesses as well minority-owned/led organisations and Social Enterprises to apply for a space at the event "Meet the Contractor" is scheduled to take place in Chelmsford, Essex. Please email Ruth.Shiels@costain.com to register your interest. Spaces are limited and will be confirmed before the event date. Ruth Shiels will then advised on whether there are still spaces and will forward the calendar invite and the venue location to you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5646c406-9178-4cb3-a117-07c0fd932e4c |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | COSTAIN LTD |
| Locality | MAIDENHEAD (VENUE IS IN ESSEX) |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Oldfield |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 13:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5646c406-9178-4cb3-a117-07c0fd932e4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5646c406-9178-4cb3-a117-07c0fd932e4c
  14th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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