Scope
Reference
2543-PPT-C
Description
South Norfolk Council ("SNC", "the Council") wishes to procure a suitably experienced Contractor to construct a roundabout on B1135 Wymondham Road and on-site link road to provide access to the new Hethel Technology Park and open-up Lotus employment land.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 January 2026 to 30 November 2026
- 10 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233128 - Roundabout construction work
Contract locations
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 April 2025
Engagement process description
South Norfolk Council (SNC) is inviting contractors interested in an opportunity to deliver highways infrastructure in Hethel, Norfolk to participate in Preliminary Market Engagement. The proposed works contract will open up employment land comprising a new roundabout and link road. It is intended to procure the contract through the Competitive Flexible Procedure subject to the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.
SNC invites contractors who would like to participate in the market engagement to express their interest by emailing procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. You can also register on In-tend for free via the link provided in this notice: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk
Contractors will have access to a presentation which includes the scheme background and overview, key project constraints, procurement process and key dates. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please submit these to procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk by 4th April 2025 5pm. Questions will be anonymised and the responses sent to all contractors who have expressed an interest by 11 April 2025. A copy will also be included in the tender pack for all prospective tenderers once published. You do not have to participate in the PME stage to submit a tender.
SNC requests that each organisation expressing an interest in this opportunity as a response to this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, states whether they intend to participate in the procurement (Tender Notice estimated to be published on 9th May 2025).
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
10 May 2025
Contracting authority
South Norfolk Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-2189-QCZG
The Horizon Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park
Norwich
NR7 0WF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Richard Hill
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
East Suffolk Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: East Suffolk Council Procurement Team is supporting South Norfolk Council in this procurement.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPP-1174-BHLX
Riverside
Lowestoft
NR33 0EQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Richard Hill
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk