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title: "CPSP P106 cost estimates for Lower Thames Crossing"
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# CPSP P106 cost estimates for Lower Thames Crossing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-210dc819-9b3e-41f1-afe9-abf73efc1f59

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, aiming to acquire cost estimates for the Lower Thames Crossing through a direct award under the cost planning service provider framework. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically related to project and design preparation. The contract period commenced on 7th August 2020 and concluded on 31st August 2020, following a procurement method described as selective with a contract value of £35,583.46. The procurement was completed as of the award date of 7th August 2020, with relevant activities distributed across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in cost estimation and project planning services to participate in future contracts. Given the nature of Highways England's requirements, businesses with expertise in delivering detailed cost analysis and project design can leverage this procurement to enhance their visibility and competitiveness in the public sector. Moreover, firms familiar with frameworks and public sector bidding processes will be well-positioned to respond to similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Direct award under the cost planning service provider framework for cost estimates for Lower Thames Crossing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a5cdd-dd60-419e-9923-79b55ecb04b8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,583 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,583 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENCHMARK ESTIMATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a5cdd-dd60-419e-9923-79b55ecb04b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68a5cdd-dd60-419e-9923-79b55ecb04b8
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f83f4d9d-2a20-453b-aeb3-6e37eca64b51
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ede5816d-c9fc-41f0-9df5-58c63c171bf4
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england

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