--- title: "Specialist Professional and Technical Service 3 (SPaTS3) Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a1935bf-803f-4a32-bc48-ccfee05e74c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a1935bf-803f-4a32-bc48-ccfee05e74c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a1935bf-803f-4a32-bc48-ccfee05e74c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a1935bf-803f-4a32-bc48-ccfee05e74c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS" published: "2024-08-29" --- # Specialist Professional and Technical Service 3 (SPaTS3) Framework Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a1935bf-803f-4a32-bc48-ccfee05e74c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a1935bf-803f-4a32-bc48-ccfee05e74c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a1935bf-803f-4a32-bc48-ccfee05e74c7.json) ## Summary National Highways is conducting a tender for the "Specialist Professional and Technical Service 3 (SPaTS3) Framework," focused on design and execution of research and development services within the road transport sector. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with key dates including the tender end date on 11th October 2024 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031. This open procedure (above threshold) is seeking suppliers for a wide range of specialist services such as engineering consultancy, research, environmental assessments, and transport modelling. The primary location for these services is England, but work may extend to other regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the professional and technical services sectors. With an estimated total value of £495 million, SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate. The successful suppliers will form a diverse supply chain to deliver specialised support and can benefit from the long contract duration, promoting stability and business growth. Businesses specialising in areas such as geotechnical engineering, intelligent transport, environmental services, and highway structures will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolios and market presence. Engaging in this framework allows businesses to play a significant role in supporting National Highways and its strategic transport objectives, particularly the Carbon Net Zero goals. ## Notice National Highways is the government company responsible for maintaining and operating the major road network in England. An opportunity has been published to potential suppliers and the scope of works that could be delivered through the SPaTS3 Framework is shown below. The Suppliers will be expected to provide road transport-related technical consultancy, engineering advice, research and innovation services. The services required come under the following headings: a) asset operation, maintenance, assurance and performance b) business support (in key areas of specialist / technical support) c) communications and data transfer d) customer insight research, market research and publicity e) design standards manuals and departures f) economics, statistics and transport modelling g) enforcement policy h) environmental i) geotechnical engineering j) Health, Safety & Well being, security, road safety and vehicle restraint k) highway structures l) identity & image m) incident management and traffic officer service n) intelligent transport o) management information systems p) network resilience q) pavement engineering r) pilots and trials s) post implementation evaluation t) quality management u) risk and value management v) road user behaviour w) strategic transport planning and policy x) sustainability y) traffic signals and road lighting z) transport engineering There will be a maximum of 6 suppliers appointed. It is expected that the successful suppliers will utilise a diverse supply chain to provide specialist support in the required areas. Work under the framework may be awarded following mini-competition, following a single response to a request for expressions of interest or through a direct award to a single supplier. The main site of performance of the activities is England. However, successful suppliers may be requested to work outside of England in support of the organisations enabled to use this framework, as noted in the additional information. Further details of the requirements of the topic areas and the processes to award work are included in the tender documents. Additional information: A six-year duration is necessary due to the extensive mobilisation period and investment costs required by suppliers to meet all obligations and deliver projects effectively, making a four-year duration insufficient. Additionally, SPaTS3 supports economic, environmental goals, and the government's objectives, including Carbon Net Zero, during Roads Period 3 (RIS3). The Contracting Authority will use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Information on how to take part in this Tender is detailed below: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) Visit - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and click the link to register Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password. 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal - Click the 'PQQ/ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content (ITT_768 - Specialist Professional and Technical Service 3 (SPaTS3)). Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of this page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITT's page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can access any attachments by clicking the 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details box. 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can 'Create Response' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). Submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult online help or contact the eTendering help desk. You should also be aware that if your bid is successful the resulting contract will be published. In some circumstances, limited redactions will be made to tender documentation and/or contracts before they are published in order to comply with existing law, to protect commercial interests and for the protection of national security. Further information will be set out in the Tender Documents. Contract dates stated are indicative and may be subject to change. Expressions of interest must be submitted from the applicants' registered office address. Each member of a Joint Venture (JV) must submit a letter from their own registered office confirming all company names in the proposed JV. Applicants can only participate in one JV. This framework is enabled for the use of National Highways & DfT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0844ba-0f15-416b-aa1c-6bb3a15ca27e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £495,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0844ba-0f15-416b-aa1c-6bb3a15ca27e - 13 Nov 2023 at 13:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8312071e-b6ec-4f36-abb3-06f5be3714c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f0844ba-0f15-416b-aa1c-6bb3a15ca27e 29th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8312071e-b6ec-4f36-abb3-06f5be3714c8 13th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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