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Provision of Independent Technical Advisors

HS2

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10 Aug 2020 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

HS2, situated in Birmingham, is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of Independent Technical Advisors" in the civil engineering consultancy sector. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having completed on March 10, 2020, with a total contract value of £326,000. The contract period runs from March 16, 2020, to March 1, 2021, with the intention of validating technical designs submitted by Main Work Civil Contractors (MWCC). The tender period concluded on February 11, 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in civil engineering consultancy and infrastructure works consultancy services. Businesses that possess expertise in technical advising and design validation, particularly those familiar with large infrastructure projects, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts with HS2 Ltd as the organisation navigates towards the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Such engagements can enhance business growth through collaboration on high-profile projects within the UK.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Technical Advisors

Notice Description

As HS2 Ltd is gearing towards Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Infrastructure Directorate is required to explore and validate the viability of the designs submitted by Main Work Civil Contractors (MWCC) across numerous technical disciplines. At this present time, HS2 Ltd does not have the right level of organisational maturity needed for the government to grant NTP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f24eed3a-071e-4e74-b203-d0eab60dadc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c0922c-9568-47ce-89b4-9a63fa3e689d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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