--- title: "Cost Estimating Framework CF Award Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-408bfbbc-686f-4fec-9e31-8fc58e27817e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-408bfbbc-686f-4fec-9e31-8fc58e27817e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-408bfbbc-686f-4fec-9e31-8fc58e27817e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-408bfbbc-686f-4fec-9e31-8fc58e27817e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS" published: "2024-05-08" --- # Cost Estimating Framework CF Award Notice Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-408bfbbc-686f-4fec-9e31-8fc58e27817e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-408bfbbc-686f-4fec-9e31-8fc58e27817e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-408bfbbc-686f-4fec-9e31-8fc58e27817e.json) ## Summary The National Highways organisation has recently awarded a contract for the "Cost Estimating Framework CF Award Notice". This tender is relevant to the services industry category and is aimed at bolstering in-house cost estimating resources. The contract values at £12,000,000 GBP and involves the appointment of 4 service providers to deliver cost estimates for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 4-year period. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender deadline set for October 16, 2023. The contract period runs from April 9, 2024, to April 8, 2028. This tender by National Highways presents a significant opportunity for service providers in the industry to grow their business and expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement stage for this opportunity has already reached the award stage, with a lucrative contract worth £12,000,000 GBP. Businesses looking to provide cost estimating support for road projects can benefit from engaging with the National Highways organisation and exploring potential collaborations. Deadline for tender submission was October 16, 2023. Location of projects includes various regions across the United Kingdom. ## Notice National Highways framework for cost estimating support for road projects. The Cost Estimating function is responsible for delivering cost estimates, which ensures that the business has detailed cost information to make properly informed business decisions and that governance is maintained. The cost estimates prepared by the CE team are used to approve funding at various stages of the project lifecycle. All major programme budgets and funding approvals are informed by cost estimates produced by the Cost Estimating function. This procurement seeks to bolster the in-house Cost Estimating resources. The new framework seeks to appoint 4 service providers to deliver cost estimates for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 4 year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd3e018-4c21-4ebb-aeba-bcf3d46d9369 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | 18 Aug 2023 | | Award date | 21 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 8 Apr 2024 - 8 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £12,000,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS | | 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 | 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 | 4 | | Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK; BENCHMARK ESTIMATING; CHANDLERKBS; GEORGE CORDEROY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs ## Release History - 8 May 2024 at 22:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd3e018-4c21-4ebb-aeba-bcf3d46d9369 - 5 Sep 2023 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc954f2-d8f3-4bda-aad3-e90dced59e6f - 11 Aug 2023 at 20:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61066a4a-349d-4619-95f6-25c98cb188ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd3e018-4c21-4ebb-aeba-bcf3d46d9369 8th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbc954f2-d8f3-4bda-aad3-e90dced59e6f 5th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61066a4a-349d-4619-95f6-25c98cb188ef 11th August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://forms.office.com/e/TAHGYpB9GG Microsoft Form to register interest - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ National Highways' eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/207f478e-7f55-4e6f-985f-8e21382b3698 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe770e31-abac-444d-bcba-059293fadaf6 n/a - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013786-2024 Find a Tender Service award notice ## Notice URLs - https://nationalhighways.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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