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title: "CPSP 126 Assurance Support to LTC Estimate"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-015ef1b8-4474-4857-956c-d15dc33e962e"
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# CPSP 126 Assurance Support to LTC Estimate

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-015ef1b8-4474-4857-956c-d15dc33e962e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CPSP 126 Assurance Support to LTC Estimate" is conducted by Highways England, focusing on services related to the calculation and monitoring of costs. The procurement is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £152,986.40. The contract period commenced on 8th October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2020. This opportunity is classified under CPV code 71244000, covering the detailed reviews and assurance of the Lower Thames Crossing Project, which encompasses various work packages including tunnels, highways, and enabling works.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in technical and cost management services, particularly those experienced in large infrastructure projects. Companies that offer expertise in cost estimation, risk assessment, and project assurance would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity, given the emphasis on ensuring that their capabilities align with the detailed requirements set forth by Highways England.

## Notice

Technical services to support detailed reviews and assurance of the emerging LTC cost estimate. The estimate will represent an Invitation to Tender Design, allowing Highways England to produce operational budgets before releasing information to supply chain. To complete detailed independent assurance review of the Lower Thames Crossing Project works packages identified below along with associated quantitative risk assessment (QRA) from current day to completion and handover to operations. The review should test that: - The Direct and Indirect Works (including review of detailed Bills of Quantities) reflecting the full scope of the works including the development, planning, procurement, delivery, test and commissioning, and handover stages. - The Direct and Indirect Works (including review of detailed Bills of Quantities) align with the project's key assumptions and exclusions. Work packages for consideration include: - Tunnels & Approaches - Highways North / South - Enabling Works - Enabling Works & Risk, VE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62833a45-a2f3-4914-b31e-636e8d0ee9b1 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,986 |
| 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

- 20 Feb 2021 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62833a45-a2f3-4914-b31e-636e8d0ee9b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62833a45-a2f3-4914-b31e-636e8d0ee9b1
  20th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5048353-d71f-4cd9-9e69-a2ec8261a206
  n/a

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