Planning

Buckinghamshire Highways Framework Arrangements

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Feb 2022 at 12:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council is initiating the “Buckinghamshire Highways Framework Arrangements” procurement process, focused on construction and maintenance services for highways, roads in England. Currently in the planning stage, the Council is set to establish a new delivery model for highway services following a comprehensive review, with the aim of improving in-house capabilities. Notable dates include the engagement end date on 23rd February 2022, after which a virtual Market Engagement Event will take place on the 24th February 2022. This procurement will involve separate frameworks for minor and major works, with contracts expected to be tendered for a maximum duration of four years, beginning on 1st April 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in highway construction and maintenance services, including areas such as surfacing works, surface treatments, and consultancy services. Firms capable of delivering minor and major highway works are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in integrated service contracts. The virtual engagement event offers a platform for potential bidders to gain insights into the procurement process and ask questions directly to Council representatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Highways Framework Arrangements

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is the highway authority responsible for maintaining the highway network in Buckinghamshire. The Council currently delivers these services through an integrated services contract with a private sector partner. The contract is due to expire on 31 March 2023. The Council carried out a fundamental review of how services are to be delivered from 01 April 2023 and consulted widely with internal and external stakeholders. The new service delivery model will establish an increased in-house capability. This Council team will be supported by a range of external providers to cover these services. A Highways Maintenance Service and a Highways Consultancy Service are currently being procured. In May of this year, the Council intends to commence a procurement for separate framework arrangements each of a maximum 4-year duration. Framework One - Highways Minor Works Framework Lot 1: Conventional surfacing work Lot 2: Surface treatments including surface dressing Lot 3: Minor works Framework Two - Highways Major Works Framework Major works The Council will host a virtual Market Engagement Event at 14:00 to 15:30 on the 24th February 2022 at which senior representatives of the Council will provide further details of the proposed model and timescales. Participants will also be able to ask questions during and immediately after the event. Organisations that wish to attend the online event are requested to confirm their interest in attending to BuckinghamshireHighways@buckinghamshire.gov.uk by midday on 23rd February. Organisations that confirm their interest by this date will be provided with a link to the online event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2556044-c51c-4e99-915e-b958e557db76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8968ee6c-a1bc-421f-8303-99ac928e5361
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YU
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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