Invasive Species

Tender description

A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Galliford Try, as the South West Regional Delivery Partner are delivering the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling project in the county of Somerset on behalf of Highways England. The project involves the design and construction of 5.6km of new dual lane all-purpose carriageway, connecting the existing dual carriageway at the Sparkford and Podimore Bypasses, therefore creating a continuous dual carriageway between Mere and the Podimore Roundabout. The project has recently received approval of the Development Consent Order from the Secretary of State for Transport and the project is forecast to commence on site in late summer 2021 and will take around 2 years to complete. Package: INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT WORKS Outline Scope of Works The invasive species management works consist of supervision, labour, plant and materials required to undertake the management, spraying and removal [if necessary] of the invasive species present within the red line boundaries of the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling scheme site. The majority of the new A303 dual carriageway sits to the north of the existing A303 however the new and existing carriageways cross at approx. ch3300 & ch3750. Programme It is currently anticipated that the Invasive Species management works will commence in August / September 2021. Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 17:30hrs 17th May 2021 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs 25th May 2021 If this package is of interest to your company please contact the Managing QS [Adrian Paddock] by e-mail on adrian.paddock@gallifordtry.co.uk, by the above deadline for notifications of interest and a link to the subcontract enquiry documentation can be issued. Any notifications of interest after the above deadline will not be responded to.