Planning

SMA technology procurement category

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Mar 2021 at 14:30

Planning

22 Feb 2021 at 10:34

Planning

15 Feb 2021 at 12:21

Planning

10 Feb 2021 at 13:00

Planning

05 Feb 2021 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The SMA technology procurement process is being organised by Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited in collaboration with the Smart Motorways Programme Alliance, which includes Highways England and other partners. The procurement falls under the category of vehicle-counting machines and related technology equipment, with a total budget of £75,000,000 across the contracting period from April 12, 2021, to December 31, 2026. Suppliers must register their interest by February 26, 2021, with tenders required to be submitted within a three-week return period. The procurement method is an open procedure, meaning that all interested suppliers can participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electrical, communications, and technology services, especially those with national delivery capabilities. Companies that possess relevant certifications, such as Constructionline Gold, Achilles BC Level 4, or CAS audit accreditation, would be particularly well-placed to compete for these contracts. The scope of work encompasses various tasks, including the installation and commissioning of technology infrastructure, as well as the supply and installation of street lighting and signage. This aligns well with industry players seeking to expand their operations in the transport and technology sectors.

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Notice Title

SMA technology procurement category

Notice Description

On behalf of SMP Alliance working with Highways England (Costain Ltd, Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BMJV, Flour Ltd, Jacobs, WSP Ltd) we require electrical, communications and technology providers to be appointed into our SMP Alliance. It should be noted that Highways England shall provide the Smart Motorway Programme Alliance with its Roadside Technology equipment. Part of this scope is to provide support to the SMP Alliance with regards to installation and commission of such equipment as required by the SMP Alliance. Providers will be required to have the capacity to deliver nationally. The main contract documents are available to view on Contracts Finder. Terms and Conditions specific to the works will be issued during the tender period for agreement in principle. To register your interest in these works your organisation must hold as a minimum: Constructionline Gold, Achilles BC Level 4 or CAS 1 day audit Tenders will then be issued with a three week return period. Scoring will be carried out within 2 weeks of return date. Requirements are scheme specific depending on power supply locations, verge widths to accommodate equipment and gantry locations. Solutions are dependent on the carriageway geometry to determine the number, type and location of installations. The Subcontract Scope for electrical, communications and technology works will be people, sub-subcontractors, Equipment, Plant and Materials to (where appropriate) - Take down existing equipment and return to manufacturer for re-conditioning - Take down existing equipment and remove off site to suitable recycling facility - Supply, install, test and commission technology infrastructure (comms sites, duct network, chambers, cabling, mini feeder pillars) for technology and lighting. - Install, test and commission equipment provided by others (ERT, VMS, HV cabling etc) - Statutory connections and works (Enforcement, DNO & NRTS) - Take down existing proprietary equipment, remove from site to recondition, refurbish or replace. - Supply, install, test and commission proprietary equipment which is not provided by Highways England through its centralised technology contracts - Design, supply, install and test special structures. In addition to these and in order to reduce interfaces and make efficient use of the site working space; the following packages are considered for inclusion in the Technology Category: - Supply & installation of street lighting - Isolate from mains power, disconnect and take down lanterns and lighting columns. - Supply, install lighting columns including cabling from DNO supply interface to columns - Supply, install, FAT, SAT, commission lanterns - Isolate from mains power, disconnect and take down lit signs - Supply, install, FAT, SAT and commission lit signs - Supply & install sign posts and faces. - Supply, install and test cross carriageway ducts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e783b719-690c-4dea-907f-65d57d72ab7c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

30144300 - Vehicle-counting machines

32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras

34924000 - Variable message signs

34928470 - Signage

34928500 - Street-lighting equipment

34928510 - Street-lighting columns

34928520 - Lampposts

34928530 - Street lamps

35123300 - Timekeeping system

38127000 - Weather stations

45232311 - Roadside emergency telephone lines

92222000 - Closed circuit television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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