Notice Information
Notice Title
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys
Notice Description
The Association of North East Councils Limited Trading As the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys; the resulting solution will provide public sector organisations access to a range of highway infrastructure services. The DPS will be open to new entrants throughout its lifespan (5 years with an optional 2 year extension) to allow coverage for changing requirements, including but not limited to new regulations and central government requirements. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this DPS Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a Request To Participate (RTP) through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org RTP must be submitted using the link above; RTP received via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via email at open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successfully appointed Suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the DPS pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.
Lot Information
SCANNER Surveys
Category 1, SCANNER Surveys will provide public sector organisations access to a consistent method of measuring the surface condition of roads using automated survey machines. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Deflectograph & Dynamic Plate Testing (DPT)Category 2, Deflectograph and Dynamic Plate Testing will provide public sector organisations access to various Dynamic Plate Testing devices including but not limited to, handheld machines, trailer mounted, towed or in-built to a vehicle. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
SCRIM Surveys & GripTesterCategory 3, SCRIM Surveys & GripTester will provide public sector organisations access to skid resistance surveys measuring the contribution of the road surface to the frictional forces between vehicles and the surface when accelerating, braking, cornering etc. This may be undertaken using a SCRIM vehicle which is appropriately approved and operated by trained personnel. Alternatively, a GripTester trailer or similar if approved. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)Category 4, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) will provide public sector organisations access to non-destructive methods of gathering information about the construction of a highway and its internal features. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Inventory SurveysCategory 5, Inventory Surveys covers public sector organisation requirements to obtain accurate highway asset inventory data and may involve undertaking surveys of highways infrastructure both on and off carriageway. The results may be used for future proofing, valuations, maintenance or lifecycle planning. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Visual Condition SurveysCategory 6, Visual Condition Surveys will provide public sector organisations access to various visual condition surveys which may be carried out from a slow-moving vehicle or on foot with one or more persons undertaking the inspection. The person(s) undertaking the survey must be qualified and accredited to the appropriate standard. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Data ProcessingCategory 7, Data Processing will provide public sector organisations access to any data processing and analysis requirements. Contracting Authorities will confirm details at the point of further competition, but it is likely that data processing will be undertaken using an accredited UKPMS compliant system. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Delivering the DfT Data Standard (other methods of delivering BSI PAS2161)Category 8, Delivering the DfT Data Standard (other methods of delivering BSI PAS2161) will provide public sector organisations access to services to deliver the Department for Transport's (DfT) new data standard, currently under development. In order to future-proof this DPS, Category 8 has been included to allow Suppliers to provide Contracting Authorities with means to deliver the new standard once it is in place, if Categories 1 - 7 as already described do not align with the new standard. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Materials TestingCategory 9, Materials Testing (including Pavement Coring) covers public sector requirements for materials testing needed as part of their highway infrastructure survey process. This may be required to determine construction and condition, investigate defects or for the verification of GPR among other reasons. The DPS will be operated as a completely electronic process and shall remain open throughout its lifecycle to any organisation that satisfies the selection criteria as detailed within the procurement documents.
Renewal: The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) will be a direct replacement for the existing NEPO209 Highway Technical Surveys Framework Agreement; it is anticipated that the succeeding DPS will be subject to future renewals. The DPS will be open for an initial period of 60 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-041087
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066015-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
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- CPV Codes
71311210 - Highways consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £17,500,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 14 Jul 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Dec 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- 12 months prior to the published expiry date.
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GATESHEAD
- Postcode
- NE8 3DF
- Postcode Area
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC43 Tyneside
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
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- Local Authority
- Gateshead
- Electoral Ward
- Bridges
- Westminster Constituency
- Gateshead Central and Whickham
Further Information
Notice URLs
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