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3-004 ESDAL - Dispute Resolution Support

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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07 Jan 2020 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has completed a procurement process for the title "3-004 ESDAL - Dispute Resolution Support," classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £37,970.88. The contract period runs from 6th January 2020 to 29th February 2020, with the tender period closing on 6th December 2019. The services are to be delivered within the North East region of England. The award notice for this contract was published on 7th January 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in dispute resolution, litigation, and commercial consultancy services. Companies with expertise in providing expert technical advice, particularly those capable of handling claims and counterclaims within the construction and infrastructure sectors, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The expertise required suggests that both large consultancy firms and specialised legal service providers may find this market advantageous for expansion and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3-004 ESDAL - Dispute Resolution Support

Notice Description

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services within the Commercial Resolution Team (CRT), which is part of the Commercial Services Division. The team provides expert advice across Highways England in matters of disputes, litigation and commercial resolution, in order to protect the commercial interests of Highways England. The purpose of this work package contract is to obtain expert technical advice on a claim for additional costs submitted by one of our Suppliers. There is also potential for Highways England to instigate a counter claim against the Supplier. Finalising Highways England's position on this potential counter claim is also part of this work package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9e483b-b3f0-4dff-a886-2ca6fa93810c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 29 Feb 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

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