Planning

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Planning

31 Oct 2023 at 13:39

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys. This planned procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Highways consultancy services. The budget for this opportunity amounts to £17,500,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2029. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with the future notice date set for October 31, 2023. The buying organisation, THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED, located in Gateshead, England, has specified a selective procurement method through a Restricted procedure.

This tender for Highway Infrastructure Surveys through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy, subsurface surveying, surface surveying, technical services, or road-inspection services to compete for contracts. The procurement process aims to cater to public sector organisations and offers access to varied highway infrastructure services through a five-year lifespan with a possible two-year extension. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which requires registration and submission of a Request To Participate (RTP) via the Open eTendering system to be considered for the agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Limited Trading As the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys; the resulting solution will provide public sector organisations access to a range of highway infrastructure services. The DPS will be open to new entrants throughout its lifespan (5 years with an optional two year extension) to allow coverage for changing requirements, including but not limited to new regulations and central government requirements. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this DPS Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a Request To Participate (RTP) through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org (https://www.open-uk.org). RTP must be submitted using the link above; RTP received via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via email at open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training (https://www.open-hub.org/training) to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successfully appointed Suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Dynamic Purchasing System pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d6dde3-ac6a-4e71-afac-a66990341b2c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

71356000 - Technical services

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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