Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c71-ccaf-7057-8351-52fef48b3862/material-testing [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBnegotiated without publication procedureSuitable for SMEs # Material Testing [galliford try](https://tendernation.io/buyers/galliford-try) Estimated value £1 Published 29 Nov 2021 Deadline Closed 1 Dec 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender NOTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACT PACKAGE ### 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: MATERIAL TESTING WORKS ### Outline Scope of Works The Material Testing works consist of supervision, labour, plant and materials required to undertake the material testing works to the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling scheme site. This includes initial testing re reinforced earth structural backfill material and provision of an on-site material testing laboratory 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 survey works will commence in January 2021. ### Timings Deadline for Notifications of Interest 12:00hrs Wednesday 1st December 2021 Deadline for tender submission 17:30hrs Friday 3rd December 2021 If this package is of interest to your company please contact the Senior QS \[Alex Yirenkyi\] by e-mail on , 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. Please bear in mind any suppliers of interest will need to have completed a Builder Profile pre qualification questionnaire and it be approved by Galliford Try staff prior top entering into any subcontract agreement. Sign up details will be issued at a later date if necessary Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/66a66457-b2ce-48e1-83de-a91177b8d3b9) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profilegalliford try: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/galliford-try)[SectorMore Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Gwelliannau i / Improvement works to the ‘Materials Recovery Facility’ (MRF) Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Cibyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BD Cyngor Gwynedd 54 days left 10 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0f49-7002-8294-fee17b4b2429/gwelliannau-i-improvement-works-to-the-materials-recovery-facility-mrf-yst)[Internal refurbishment of office building, College of Policing Ryton College of Policing Limited 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3264-70ac-b47e-53d4d47c39bd/internal-refurbishment-of-office-building-college-of-policing-ryton)[NDC0130-26 - Installation of Replacement LED Lighting - Greenlanes North Devon District Council 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3605-73e4-a82d-39df6bb2e4f2/ndc0130-26-installation-of-replacement-led-lighting-greenlanes)[CA18576 - Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity New College Swindon 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1458c-9ef1-72d0-83ac-b95edf2163c7/ca18576-electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity)[Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity New College Swindon 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3744-7068-975c-bbafa5217467/electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity)[Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027 West Sussex County Council 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1451e-c38a-70c2-b40d-bef4d791169f/rooftop-solar-pv-om-framework-2027)