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

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Nov 2021 at 09:17

Planning

13 Oct 2021 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for the upcoming Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC), aimed at gathering industry feedback and exploring contract delivery options. The procurement process, falling under the works category with a focus on construction related to highways, is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that responses are to be submitted by 12:00 noon on 19th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence operational service delivery on 1st June 2024, aligning with compliance to the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and highways consultancy sectors, particularly those skilled in innovative delivery models and social value initiatives. Firms with capabilities in flexible project management and advanced technological solutions will be well-suited to compete. The soft market testing phase allows prospective bidders to better understand the Council’s requirements and expectations, thus positioning themselves favourably for future procurement opportunities.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the "Soft Market Testing Questionnaire" for full indicative details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eb46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027503-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
2 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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