Award

Highways Services Contract

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Oct 2023 at 14:01

Award

02 Aug 2023 at 14:14

Tender

28 Mar 2022 at 16:03

Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is seeking a partner for its Highways Services Contract, which encompasses highway maintenance and professional services. The Council aims to establish a long-term collaborative relationship with a service provider that aligns with its corporate objectives. The contract includes core maintenance services and professional services, with plans to put in place a new, flexible Contract to enhance success opportunities. The estimated contract value is £1.6 billion GBP, with key dates starting on October 1, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in highway maintenance and professional services to engage with Suffolk County Council. Companies interested in collaboration, social value contributions, environmental sustainability, and inclusivity would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is selective, utilising a competitive procedure with negotiation. Businesses are encouraged to engage with the Council to provide tailored solutions that align with the Council's objectives and values.

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Notice Title

Highways Services Contract

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council wishes to appoint an industry-leading service provider to become its partner in the delivery of the Council's highways maintenance and professional services (Contract).The Council is looking to forge a long-term collaborative relationship with a service provider that delivers a Contract that actively supports the Council's corporate objectives and provides added value to the County.At present, the majority of the Council's highways maintenance activities (including street lighting (SLS), intelligent transport systems (ITS) and professional services) are delivered through its existing highways contract which is due to expire in September 2023.The Council intends to put in place a new, flexible Contract to maximise the potential for success for both itself and the appointed service provider. The Contract will deliver both core highways maintenance services and certain professional services with a separate contract put in place for the provision of SLS and ITS

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to put in place a new, exciting and flexible arrangement to facilitate its highways activities. The current intention is to ensure that the new Contract encourages and facilitates the following:* Collaboration and partnership - the Council is keen to establish a partnership with the appointed service provider which embodies trust in service delivery and pricing, actively supports its objectives, promotes collaboration and embraces the needs of the Council as well as the people of the County of Suffolk.* Social considerations - in putting in place this important Contract, the Council will consider how it can bring Social Value benefits to its communities by ensuring these are embedded in the service specification, form part of its procurement decisions and are delivered through this Contract. * Climate Emergency - potential service providers will need to demonstrate how they will help the Council with its aim to be Carbon Net Zero by 2030. This will include reviewing and monitoring highway services activities to mitigate environmental impacts whilst actively working in accordance with the Council's Climate Change Commercial Ask. * Environmental considerations - the Council also wishes to seek out opportunities within the highway maintenance services where it can make positive contributions to biodiversity and protecting the environment across Suffolk. * Communication and Engagement - communication for the highways service plays a key role in keeping customers and stakeholders informed about the different services being delivered (location and time) and informs the Council of defects, complaints and compliments.* Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - the Council wants a service provider that is committed to ensuring fair and accessible opportunities for everyone from diverse backgrounds and promoting an inclusive culture and environment within the workplace. The Contract will provide for the delivery of both core highways maintenance services and professional services. Whilst the likely value of the professional services under the Contract is considerably lower than the value of the core maintenance services, the Council considers the quality and manner in which those professional services are delivered to be of equal importance to the overall success of the Contract and is committed to ensuring that the provider of those professional services engages directly with the Council and has an opportunity to influence the development of the Contract more generally particularly in the context of innovation, sustainability and social value. The service provider will provide professional services for small to medium size improvement and capital maintenance schemes as well as large and/or specialist type activities for specific tasks or programmes. Separate contracts will be put in place for the provision of SLS and ITS services in the first instance however, the Council reserves its right to bring those services into this Contract at a later date.

Options: The Contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following options:* to extend the scope of the Contract during its terms to cover SLS and/or ITS services or any other highway's related services which aren't currently part of the core service as described in the specification.* to extend the initial minimum term of the Contract from 10 years up to a maximum aggregate of 20 years.Such options are included in the Contract

Renewal: The contract term will be up to a maximum of 20 years comprised of an initial minimum term of 10 years followed by an optional aggregate extension period of up to a further 10 years. The duration and number of extensions beyond the minimum term of 10 years shall be determined at the Council's absolute discretion. The Council will explore the duration of any extensions as part of the negotiations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0302a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029413-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Jennings
Contact Email
highwaysservicesprocurement@suffolkhighways.org
Contact Phone
+44 1473260450

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILESTONE INFRASTRUCTURE

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