Tender

Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Sep 2017 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a soft market testing process for the "Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework" project. This initiative falls under the works category, specifically focusing on highway maintenance work. The procurement is in the planning stage, with feedback from potential suppliers requested by the deadline of 22nd September 2017. The framework aims to include suppliers capable of delivering civils works for small construction projects (up to approximately £150,000 each) within the Portsmouth area. The total estimated value for the framework is £4 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in civil engineering and construction. Companies that specialise in highway maintenance and minor works would be well-suited to participate, as their expertise aligns with the framework's requirements. The council values supplier input during this early stage and encourages businesses to provide feedback to help shape the procurement strategy, thereby facilitating growth and collaboration within the local construction market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council (the 'Authority') is looking to establish a framework agreement consisting of suppliers that are able to deliver civils works for small highways civils / construction projects (up to around PS150k per project) primarily in the Portsmouth area. At this stage, the Authority is conducting soft market testing on its proposed strategies for the procurement, contractual and operational arrangements for the framework as well an envisaged timescales for set-up. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the attached soft market testing document and complete and return a feedback form to help shape the establishment and direction of the framework. It is at your discretion if you wish to take part in this exercise and will not affect your opportunity to bid for the framework if you do not, however, we would clearly value your input at this early stage. To enable us to take full consideration of your comments can you please aim to return the feedback form via InTend following the tender return process set out within the Supplier Guidance document by close of play 22nd September 2017. We will still accept responses after this date if you are unable to meet the deadline although the later it is the less likely we will be able to consider and implement comments and suggestions. Many thanks for your consideration. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of undertaking soft market testing for the following project - Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework The full details and ability to provide feedback will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c640ff76-437d-47eb-a300-c624932961e1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2022 4-5 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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