--- title: "Buckinghamshire Highways Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bc24116-8784-4a3c-9391-aa7ab052437e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bc24116-8784-4a3c-9391-aa7ab052437e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bc24116-8784-4a3c-9391-aa7ab052437e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bc24116-8784-4a3c-9391-aa7ab052437e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-24" --- # Buckinghamshire Highways Service Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bc24116-8784-4a3c-9391-aa7ab052437e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bc24116-8784-4a3c-9391-aa7ab052437e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bc24116-8784-4a3c-9391-aa7ab052437e.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire Highways Service procurement process is initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, which oversees the maintenance of the highway network in the region. This planning stage includes a substantial £540 million investment aimed at establishing a new service delivery model to improve in-house capabilities and operational efficiency. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 7th July 2021, with the procurement expected to commence in August 2021. Services to be contracted include a Term Maintenance Contract and a Term Consultancy Contract, alongside two separate frameworks for major and minor works in the highways sector, classified under the CPV code for construction and surface works. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction, maintenance, or consultancy services related to highways. Companies experienced in providing road repair, maintenance, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The structure of the procurement includes options for SMEs to participate, which can offer them an avenue for collaboration and growth within the public sector framework. Engaging in the forthcoming virtual market event will provide further insights into the contractual arrangements and enable potential bidders to position themselves effectively ahead of the tenders’ release. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council (the Council) is the authority responsible for maintaining the highway network in Buckinghamshire. This includes the maintenance, renewal and improvement of carriageways, footways, cycleways, structures, signalling and other associated assets; and the carrying out of winter maintenance services. The Council currently delivers these services through an integrated services contract of approximately PS45M per annum with a private sector partner. This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2023. The new service delivery model will establish an increased in-house capability including policy setting and asset management. It is intended that this Council team will be supported by a range of contracts with external providers as follows: 1. A Term Maintenance Contract to include routine and reactive maintenance, minor improvement works and winter services. This will be for an initial 8-year term with options to extend by a further 4 years. 2. A Term Consultancy Contract to include design and other professional services. This will be an initial 8-year term with options to extend by a further 4 years. 3. Two separate framework arrangements each of a maximum 4-year duration. Framework One - Highways Minor Works Framework; Lot 1: Conventional surfacing work Lot 2: Surface treatments including surface dressing Lot 3: Minor works (PS0.5M) Full details of these proposed contractual arrangements will appear in the eventual procurement documents which will be made available to economic operators following the launch of the call for competition in due course. The Council reserves the right to amend these proposed arrangements at any time up until the call(s) for competition is(are) issued and after that to the extent it is legally permissible. The procurement of the Term Maintenance Contract will commence in August 2021 with the procurement of the other contracts to commence shortly thereafter. The Council intends to publish contract notices as calls for competition pursuant to Regulations 26(8) and 49 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) on or around the estimated date in II.3 of this notice. The Council will host a virtual market engagement event at 10.30am - 12 midday on 8th July 2021 at which senior representatives of the Council will provide further details of the proposed model and contracts, the procurement processes and timetables. Participants will also be able to ask questions during and immediately after the event. Organisations that wish to attend the online event are requested to confirm their interest in attending to BuckinghamshireHighways@buckinghamshire.gov.uk by midday on 7th July. Organisations that confirm their interest by this date will be provided with a link to the online event. The Council make no guarantees that this PIN and market engagement will be followed with a Contract Notice or Tender or any other procurement opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0efaed35-dfd3-4cbe-a9fe-804d71346d48 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £540,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads - 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311220 - Highways engineering services - 71324000 - Quantity surveying services - 90630000 - Ice-clearing services - 90640000 - Gully cleaning and emptying services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2021 at 09:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0efaed35-dfd3-4cbe-a9fe-804d71346d48 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0efaed35-dfd3-4cbe-a9fe-804d71346d48 24th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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