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title: "SMP Alliance - Road Markings"
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buyer: "COSTAIN LTD"
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# SMP Alliance - Road Markings

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a832aff-366b-44cc-9db9-7ed411246e37

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## Summary

The SMP Alliance has launched a procurement process for Road Marking services, primarily aimed at appointing providers to work nationally within its Smart Motorways Alliance. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is being managed by Costain Ltd and its partners, including Highways England, Balfour Beatty, and Jacobs. The tender period closes on 10 March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 27 May 2021 and run until 28 May 2026. This is an open procedure procurement method which allows various providers to submit tenders, enhancing transparency and competition.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant qualifications. Interested businesses should hold a Constructionline Gold account or an equivalent compliance standard and demonstrate evidence of sector scheme approval. Companies that focus on sustainable practices and corporate social responsibility, and have policies in place for areas such as data protection and staff welfare will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

On behalf of SMP Alliance working with Highways England (Costain Ltd, Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BMJV, Flour Ltd, Jacobs, WSP Ltd) we require Road Marking providers to be appointed into our Smart Motorways Alliance. The providers will be required to work nationally on a works allocation model supporting the Alliance partners. The main contract documents are available to view on Contracts Finder. Terms and Conditions specific to this package will be issued during the tender period. To register your interest in these works please provide the following information by email to David.Mason@costain.com * Please confirm that you hold Constructionline Gold account, Achilles Building Confidence standard or Common Assessment Standard, of "Verified" status. Please provide a valid account number and copy of latest audit or certificate. * Please confirm that you will be willing to achieve Construction Line Platinum status by end of year one within the Alliance if not already in place * Provide evidence of sector scheme approval compliance to Sector Scheme 7 * Please provide policies for the following: - Modern Slavery - Sustainable Procurement - Corporate Social Responsibility - EDI - Data protection policy - Drugs and alcohol policy - Employee wellbring and mental health Further Information There will be a two week period for registering your interest. Tenders will then be issued with a three week return period. Scoring of the tender will be carried out within 2 weeks of return date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0b9ff5-8003-4439-b05b-8558a05ebd72 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 May 2021 - 28 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COSTAIN LTD |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Oldfield |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34922100 - Road markings
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0b9ff5-8003-4439-b05b-8558a05ebd72
- 24 Feb 2021 at 08:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0b9ff5-8003-4439-b05b-8558a05ebd72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0b9ff5-8003-4439-b05b-8558a05ebd72
  30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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