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title: "5-054 Technical procurement support for Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance Contract"
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# 5-054 Technical procurement support for Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a63fe44-36ee-4c4b-9f01-3574f92605b0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England seeking technical procurement support for the "5-054 Technical procurement support for Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance Contract". This contract, valued at £195,438, is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in the North East of England, the procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period commencing on 30th April 2019 and concluding on 31st October 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, with this task awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and procurement services, particularly those with experience in asset management for complex infrastructure projects. Companies capable of providing high-quality, specialist technical advice and knowledge transfer will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for ongoing supplier engagement suggests a need for businesses that can effectively attract interest and articulate suitable proposals to meet the inspection and maintenance challenges presented by the Severn Bridges and similar structures.

## Notice

This task is to provide technical procurement expertise support to develop and draft the SBIM contract documentation. SBIM contract development is about to begin and will not only be building on the lessons learnt from AD contracts but also from the experience on the Forth Road and other specialist bridges across the world. A significant aspect of the programme is to determine the inspection and maintenance requirements which are essential to get sound tenders. Supplier engagement will be key to attracting interest ensuring a suitable and attractive scope, size, value and level of risk transfer. In parallel need to consider the requirements and procurement approach for a suitable asset management system for multi element specialist bridges which is not currently catered for in existing or proposed systems. The SBIM contract will cover detailed structural inspections, bridge and access system maintenance and repairs together with some modest capital delivery. HE will retain the intelligent asset management role including the ownership of asset data, cyclic and reactive maintenance planning decisions (but not day to day scheduling). The SBIM contract will also include Avonmouth Bridge, as is it another local specialist bridge with similar complex maintenance requirements. To achieve challenging timescales Highways England requires a high and consistent level of specialist technical advice and services. Transfer of knowledge to Highways England staff during, and on completion, of this Task Order will be a key requirement to enhance the in-house knowledge and experience for future contract development work. All project management expertise to be used will be supplied from existing internal resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a8430a-f7f1-413b-8e59-5fb10b2eedc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,438 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2019 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a8430a-f7f1-413b-8e59-5fb10b2eedc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a8430a-f7f1-413b-8e59-5fb10b2eedc7
  30th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c83223fa-dd1a-4d6f-beb1-7037323ac732
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