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title: "CPSP 138 A12 Chelmsford (Junction 19) to A120 (Junction 25)Award Letter"
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# CPSP 138 A12 Chelmsford (Junction 19) to A120 (Junction 25)Award Letter

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0114a39a-45a6-4df6-937e-67e3b895861e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is situated in Birmingham, England. The project, titled "CPSP 138 A12 Chelmsford (Junction 19) to A120 (Junction 25) Award Letter," falls under the industry category of cost calculation and monitoring services. The procurement is in the Award stage, having been completed on 9th February 2021, with the contract period commencing on the same date and concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £94,357.50.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project cost estimation and risk assessment, particularly those with experience in the infrastructure or highway sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract, given the specific requirements for an estimator and risk manager role that Highways England has detailed. The increasing traffic congestion in the Chelmsford area and the planned widening project can lead to further engagements for companies involved in similar high-impact projects.

## Notice

The A12 Chelmsford (junction 19) to A120 (junction 25) is part of the strategic road network and supports national and regional economy by connecting Felixstowe and Harwich ports to London. It links the towns of Chelmsford, Witham, Marks Tey and Colchester. This road struggles to cope with existing peak traffic levels, resulting in delays and reduced speeds. With few available diversions, accidents lead to traffic disruption over a wide area. The projected growth in population and local development in the area will only increase the pressures on this road. To ease congestion and cope with increasing traffic, the A12 is to be widened between junction 19 (Chelmsford) and junction 25 (A120 interchange, Marks Tey). The project is proceeding to Development Consent order and is in PCF stage 3 - Preliminary Design Stage. Highways England require a snapshot appraisal of the current project estimate with consideration to its cost accuracy, with appraisal of risk provisions and quality of schedule. Estimator Requirements A Senior Estimator is required to lead the project cost appraisal works. The scope includes but is not limited to the following: - Liaison with the Highways England Project Team at all times, developing all cost elements from design or actual data held by the Project Team - Attendance at Project Team meetings when required, on behalf of the Commercial Division Cost Planning Team - Appraisal of all non-construction costs - including: - Historic Costs - Development Stage Budgets - Land Cost Estimates - 3rd Party and other costs - Non-Recoverable VAT - Inflation The estimator shall develop their independent view of the direct works and indirect works costs, informed by but not necessarily based upon pre-existing cost estimate information. The estimator shall satisfy themselves that the project construction costs and associated Highways England costs are a fair and considered representation of the current position of the design The estimator shall incorporate risk and schedule information provided by their Risk and Schedule team members and confirm the quality of synergy between the three components. The estimator will lead liaison with the Risk and Schedule team. Risk Review Requirements Working closely with the estimator, the risk appraiser will review the project risk register, Highways England Cost Planning's appraisal or price and quantum range, Project Uncertainty and Portfolio Risk provision. The risk manager shall review the Risk Register with the Project Risk Team with a specific view to it's relationship to the cost estimate and current design the estimate is based upon. The review shall consider: - Suitability of risks and their probability ranking - Accuracy of costs of associated risks - Does the QRA incorporates duration uncertainties and the impact all identified risk events, including portfolio risks - Does the QRA includes appropriate relationships (e.g. correlations) between related risk events - Confirm that QRA results c

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f621a1c-312d-4d5d-af12-b02ea36b2605 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,357 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,357 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2021 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f621a1c-312d-4d5d-af12-b02ea36b2605

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f621a1c-312d-4d5d-af12-b02ea36b2605
  21st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e7939a6-3b18-4465-8dec-b311d93919cb
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