Award

Smart Motorways Alliance

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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AwardUpdate

03 Sep 2020 at 18:36

Award

17 Aug 2020 at 08:35

Tender

05 Dec 2018 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Smart Motorways Alliance project, initiated by Highways England, is a major public procurement contract aimed at enhancing the strategic road network across multiple UK regions, including the North East, North West, and London. This extensive contract, valued at approximately £4.5 billion, involves the appointment of six partners over a 10.5-year period to undertake construction, design, and management services. The procurement process was competitive with negotiation, culminating in an award date of 12th May 2020 and a contract period running from 13th May 2020 to 30th September 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large construction and engineering firms, particularly those experienced in advanced transport infrastructure and digital design. Companies capable of providing production management services, on-site construction, and associated technological implementations are encouraged to participate. The alliance not only focuses on conventional construction work but also integrates innovative solutions for increasing road capacity, making it a significant opportunity for businesses wanting to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Smart Motorways Alliance

Notice Description

Highways England has appointed 6 partners to create the Smart Motorways Alliance ("SMA") over a 10.5 year period, including a mobilisation and a further period to complete outstanding works. One Partner shall provide production management services (Lot 1), two Partners shall be digitally enabled designers (Lot 2) and three Partners shall undertake on-site assembly and construction role (Lot 3). The Alliance will develop, design, and build multiple road schemes under a single Alliance Contract. Partners will operate from a centralised Production Hub to co-ordinate delivery. The Alliance will increase lane capacity on all parts of the strategic road network through embedding technology and converting hard shoulders to all-lane running. Where required, the Alliance will also deliver associated works to co-ordinate wider HE programme of works. The Alliance may also support HE deliver the wider autonomous and connected vehicles road implementation strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99d8e03f-2193-4339-8375-f6b741678238
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a58683f-8cb3-45f4-b01a-bcba00fc6e6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2020 - 30 Sep 2030 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
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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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING

BAM NUTTALL

COSTAIN

FLUOR

JACOBS

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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