--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED" published: "2023-10-31" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f3d84e-c4e7-4b55-9455-365d792f7f6a.json) ## Summary The Association of North East Councils Limited is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Highway Infrastructure Surveys. This planned procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Highways consultancy services. The budget for this opportunity amounts to £17,500,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2029. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with the future notice date set for October 31, 2023. The buying organisation, THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED, located in Gateshead, England, has specified a selective procurement method through a Restricted procedure. This tender for Highway Infrastructure Surveys through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy, subsurface surveying, surface surveying, technical services, or road-inspection services to compete for contracts. The procurement process aims to cater to public sector organisations and offers access to varied highway infrastructure services through a five-year lifespan with a possible two-year extension. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which requires registration and submission of a Request To Participate (RTP) via the Open eTendering system to be considered for the agreement. ## Notice 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 two 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 (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 (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 Dynamic Purchasing System pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d6dde3-ac6a-4e71-afac-a66990341b2c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 3DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services - 71353000 - Surface surveying services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 71356000 - Technical services - 71631480 - Road-inspection services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2023 at 13:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d6dde3-ac6a-4e71-afac-a66990341b2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d6dde3-ac6a-4e71-afac-a66990341b2c 31st October 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.nepo.org/ - https://www.open-hub.org/training - https://www.open-uk.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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