Planning

National Highways Snow Blower Replacement

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Planning

24 Sep 2021 at 12:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways, the contracting authority responsible for England's motorway and major A-road network, is in the planning stage of its procurement process for the "National Highways Snow Blower Replacement." This initiative falls under the category of snowploughs and snowblowers and is set in Birmingham, England. An engagement end date has been established for 22 October 2021, allowing potential suppliers to discuss compliant products with National Highways before the subsequent tender stage. Key meetings will be held at the Perry Barr Depot on 28 and 29 October 2021, where suppliers can engage directly with the authority.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing, particularly those offering multi-purpose vehicles and snowblowing attachments. Companies that specialise in innovative and adaptable machinery solutions would be well-suited to compete, as National Highways is looking for modern replacements that meet current safety and environmental standards. Additionally, businesses that can effectively demonstrate compliance with UK legislation and are experienced in winter maintenance operations will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their market share within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Highways Snow Blower Replacement

Notice Description

National Highways designs, builds, operates and maintains England's motorways and major A-roads, known as the strategic road network (SRN). The SRN (the motorways and major A roads in England) comprises over 4,000 miles of road and includes various structures such as bridges, tunnels, drainage systems and technology assets including variable message signs and cabling. National Highways owns and operates a fleet of 23 Specialist Rolba R400 and R1000 Snow Blowers. These are positioned around the Strategic Road Network (SRN), providing a means to remove snow from the carriageway in the worst winter conditions. Purchased in the early to mid-1980's the current snow blower fleet is aging which influences performance, servicing costs, ability to reliably access spare parts and has an impact on the Environment. These machines do not meet the current standards in terms of safety and ergonomics requirements. Therefore, National Highways is keen to review the current snow blower fleet and identify options for its renewal. In recent years we have changed our approach to the management of our network through the implementation of Asset Delivery, which may create opportunities to adapt to ever changing environmental and service delivery requirements. Through recent evaluation we have identified that a specialist dedicated snow blowing vehicle may not be the ideal solution for all applications, and that a combination of dedicated vehicles and vehicles fitted with a snow blowing attachment and capable of being used for other functions both winter (such as snowploughing potentially utilising spare ploughs) or non-winter related multi-purpose functions, may meet our needs more flexibly and effectively. Ideally, these vehicles should be able to transport themselves on the Strategic Road Network (including motorways), although acknowledge that this may not always be possible. Vehicles must comply with UK Legislation and best practice guidance. Our aspiration is for the snow blowing capability, whether provided by a dedicated vehicle or by an attachment, to meet or exceed the snow blowing performance standards of the R400 and R1000 vehicles currently used. There have been many technological advancements since the snow blower fleet was procured in the 1980's. The range of solutions has increased, and a wide variety of multi-purpose vehicles and assortment of attachments have come to market. Therefore, we would like to engage with suppliers to investigate the market options. If you can offer a compliant product and wish to discuss further, please contact: Andre.Benjamin@highwaysengland.co.uk by Friday 22 October 2021 and we will allocate you an appointment time and date. The meetings will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 October 2021. Please see additional information within the Attachment Area of this notice. Additional information: The meetings will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 October 2021 at: National Highways Perry Barr Depot Thornbridge Avenue Perry Barr Birmingham West Midlands B42 2AG Please Note: Access off Thornbridge Avenue is under the motorway (ACCESS IS NOT ALLOWED DIRECT FROM THE MOTORWAY FOR NON-OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES, please see attachment below). Gain access through the large orange gate by calling the buzzer and then turn right. Follow the road round as it bends to the left and then the depot main gate is on the right.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de97ae9-eba4-4e0c-b432-08ba76473bec
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43313000 - Snowploughs and snowblowers

43313100 - Snowploughs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2021Expired
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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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