Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Tender

31 Oct 2023 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the contracting authority, has initiated a tender process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys under NEPO209. This opportunity falls under the services category and pertains to Highways consultancy services. The DPS aims to provide public sector organisations access to a variety of highway infrastructure services in the UK, with a tender period closing on December 4, 2023. The tender method is selective, using a restricted procedure, and interested suppliers must register their interest and submit Request To Participate (RTP) through the Open eTendering system before the deadline.

This tender by NEPO presents lucrative business growth prospects for suppliers offering services related to highway infrastructure surveys. Businesses involved in scanner surveys, dynamic plate testing, skid resistance surveys, ground penetrating radar, inventory surveys, visual condition surveys, data processing, materials testing, and delivering the DfT data standard can find suitable opportunities within this procurement. The contract period is set for 60 months, with a potential 24-month extension, providing long-term partnership possibilities for qualified and accredited entities willing to meet the selection criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

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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 & GripTester

Category 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 Surveys

Category 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 Surveys

Category 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 Processing

Category 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 Testing

Category 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041087
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032140-2023
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


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
31 Oct 20232 years 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Jane Turner
Contact Email
construction@nepo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1916380040

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

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

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice URLs

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