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Technical Survey and Testing Contracts - Pavements (Intrusive)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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18 Aug 2021 at 18:28

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Technical Survey and Testing Contracts - Pavements (Intrusive)" project, aimed at delivering invasive pavement surveys across various regions of the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract, with a total value of £24,000,000, falls under the works category and is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 27 July 2021, and the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those that conduct pavement surveys and the associated laboratory testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly accessible, given the buyer's interest in involving a range of suppliers. Firms that are adept at intrusive surveying techniques, including coring, trial pitting, and condition assessments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially expand their market presence through collaboration with Highways England.

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Notice Title

Technical Survey and Testing Contracts - Pavements (Intrusive)

Notice Description

Highways England is seeking to appoint contractors to deliver intrusive pavement surveys. Surveys include but are not limited to: - coring of pavements to determine the pavement structure, layer thicknesses and condition as well as the extent of pavement deterioration; - trial pitting and sampling by hand or mechanically, including the location and identification of utilities and services; - dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP); - excavation round vehicle restraint systems (VRS) posts to check condition; - laboratory testing of samples to determine physical properties. Further details can be found in the Information Memorandum. Additional information: The Selection Questionnaire has been launched on the Bravo e-sourcing system. Instructions for registering and using the Bravo system are provided below. 1) Register your company on the eSourcing portal - browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk and click link to register; - accept T&C's and click 'continue'; - enter your correct business and user details; - note username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; - you will receive an email with unique password (please keep this secure). 2) Express Interest in tender - login to portal with the username/password; - click 'PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); - click on relevant PQQ/ITT to access content; - click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of this page; - this will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITT's' page. (This is secure area reserved for your projects only); - you can access attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 3) Responding to tender - click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining); - the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification; - note deadline for completion, then follow the instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT; - there may be a mixture of online/offline actions to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require assistance please consult online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4abe52ce-a876-4c4f-86fa-c05233564c86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc8b978-631e-4ec3-b8cd-13edeb690ce4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2021 - 15 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.townend@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AECOM

PAVEMENT TESTING SERVICES

TRL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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