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title: "T0349 DBFO Contract Completion Technical Assessment"
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# T0349 DBFO Contract Completion Technical Assessment

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e97fe40-df99-44e9-bda1-d6dc8531d8c5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "T0349 DBFO Contract Completion Technical Assessment" was awarded to WSP UK Ltd by Highways England. The contract falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. It has a total value of £5,040,128.59 GBP and involves a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st September 2022 and ends on 30th September 2025 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the research and development services industry, to engage in a comprehensive technical assessment project with Highways England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this contract. Businesses capable of providing expertise in contract completion, risk management, technical support, and collaborative relationship management are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The objectives of this task are to: - Minimise risk during the transition from the current task to the new task of the overall programme, contract window timescales, technical input and continuation of the early start tasks for "Other Assets", - Provide National Highways with the assurance that both National Highways and the DBFO Companies' obligations under the DBFO Contracts are fulfilled, including day-to-day operations throughout the contract completion period, - Maintain a nationally consistent approach to completion of the DBFO Contracts, - Ensure that the DBFO Contract timescales are adhered to, - Provide National Highways with technical support over the remainder of the DBFO Contract periods including: o Handback of the Project Facilities in accordance with the Contract and Handback Requirements, o Takeback of the Project Facilities by the receiving Maintaining Area/Network Operator, and o Day-to-day management of the Contract. - Ensure risks associated with Contract Completion are identified early and mitigated, - Ensure residual risks are identified and communicated effectively to National Highways, - Maintain collaborative relationships with the DBFO Companies and minimise the potential for contractual disputes, - Ensure that the Renewal Works required to satisfy the Handback Requirements are delivered within the remaining Contract periods, - Assist with minimising the impact of Renewal Works on Customers, - To ensure a seamless handover of operations from the DBFO Companies to the new Network Operators on expiry of the DBFO Contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff04b6c9-8213-4cf3-ad82-2984f3bdd45a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,040,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,040,128 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff04b6c9-8213-4cf3-ad82-2984f3bdd45a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff04b6c9-8213-4cf3-ad82-2984f3bdd45a
  24th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8ecc7e8-40c0-4c4a-bd6c-90b9beda833a
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