Planning

SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC)

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Nov 2021 at 09:19

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2021 at 09:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for the Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC), aimed at gathering information and feedback from the highway industry. This planning stage is set to conclude on 19th November 2021, with operational services expected to kick off on 1st June 2024. The council is particularly focused on exploring contract options, incentivisation models, and the implications of government initiatives related to social value, while ensuring compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in highways and infrastructure services. Businesses that can offer innovative delivery models and possess expertise in adapting to new technologies and regulatory changes will find themselves well-positioned to respond. Engaging in this market testing will not only enhance their understanding of the council's needs but also potentially pave the way for future contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC)

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the highway industry. The Council is especially keen to explore: * The contract options and delivery models * Incentivisation of the delivery * The implications of the government's drive for social value * The level of background information required by the market to prepare a potential bid * Retaining flexibility in delivery mechanisms to take account of improved technologies and to reflect changes in regulations over a long-term contract * Introducing services to this contract currently undertaken by RCC or others The Council's intention is to undertake a procurement exercise that is compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Term Maintenance Contract (TMC). The operational service delivery elements would commence on 1st June 2024. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org by 12:00noon on 19th November 2021. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb87c63e-b7f8-4d52-a84e-b5b7b690e2e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a71490a-49c5-4610-bb34-c19ccb0128f1
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amyers@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

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