Tender

Technical Survey and Testing Contracts - Pavements (Intrusive)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

25 Sep 2020 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently inviting tenders for the "Technical Survey and Testing Contracts - Pavements (Intrusive)" project, a significant contracting opportunity in the civil engineering industry. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with responses due by 26th October 2020. The project covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and South West, and is valued at £24 million. This procurement will follow a selective method under a restricted procedure, aimed at delivering intrusive pavement surveys, which include various testing and sampling methodologies.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in civil engineering and construction works, particularly those with expertise in pavement analysis and testing. Businesses experienced in laboratory testing, geological sampling, and utility identification would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enable companies to expand their operational portfolio, develop new client relationships, and gain access to long-term projects, as the contract is expected to run from April 2021 to March 2028.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-622e4396-fc9c-457e-98b7-0e064cced902
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54235461-1a58-44d9-8ce1-d48bfbe7c23f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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