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title: "CPSP 144 A12 to A120 Widening - DIP estimate review, A66 NTP - Stage 3 Estimate, M3 J9 - VE Works, RIS3 Pipeline Inflation & HS2 - M6"
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# CPSP 144 A12 to A120 Widening - DIP estimate review, A66 NTP - Stage 3 Estimate, M3 J9 - VE Works, RIS3 Pipeline Inflation & HS2 - M6

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b59fc11-c57c-42a5-a9dc-6bdf1ccf3a48

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by Highways England, revolves around the project titled "CPSP 144 A12 to A120 Widening - DIP estimate review, A66 NTP - Stage 3 Estimate, M3 J9 - VE Works, RIS3 Pipeline Inflation & HS2 - M6." This initiative falls within the services industry, particularly focusing on cost calculations and monitoring. The contract was awarded on 8th March 2021, with an active contract period from 8th March to 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value amounts to £65,451.86. The tender period concluded on 26th February 2021, making the timeline critical for interested parties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in estimation and cost management services, particularly those capable of engaging in detailed cost reviews and value engineering. Companies with expertise in construction cost calculations and those that can interact with public infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete here. The focus on budget reviews and inflation calculations indicates a need for firms with robust analytical capabilities and experience in dealing with large-scale transportation projects, which are vital for contributing to the efficiency of public infrastructure developments.

## Notice

A12 to A120 Widening - DIP estimate review Following the latest revision of the cost estimate and draft DIP budget, the DIP have submitted a budget that is in excess of the available funds. The project team have been asked Cost Planning to review the submission prepared by the DIP to understand where the differences lie. Initially there will be check of the reference data to ensure that there is consistency between the two estimates. Further involvement by the CPSP on the estimate checks/reviews will be instructed by the Estimating Manager. Attendance and participation at project team meetings is requested of the CPSP to complete this works. Follow on work is likely to be required also under this request. A66 NTP - Stage 3 Estimate Scope is likely to exceed that of a standard Developing Estimate given it is a Tier 1 scheme. This will likely involved additional outputs being produced for the project team as well as more attendance at internal meetings. M3 J9 - VE Works Following the latest revision of the cost estimate and draft DIP budget, the DIP have submitted a budget that is in excess of the available funds. The project team, along with the DIP have been asked to explore whether there are any value engineering opportunities in the scheme's design. Attendance and participation is requested of the CPSP to complete this works. Follow on work is likely to be required also under this request. RIS3 Pipeline Inflation - Using the an updated inflation profile to be provided by Highways England, re-calculate the value of inflation across all schemes within the RIS 3 portfolio - Approach to be assured by Highways England before release to HoCP - Table outputs and report them back to the HoCP HS2 - M6 J15 - Provide the HS2 team with some high-level costs of construction for two proposed layouts to Junction 15 on the M6 - Outputs are required within a 2-week timescale - Due to this compressed deadline, it was agreed that only the cost of construction comprising; direct works, indirect works, unscheduled item allowance and contractor fee, would be produced for this request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7792755d-70c0-476a-8fcb-6913d6a56dfe |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,451 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,452 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7792755d-70c0-476a-8fcb-6913d6a56dfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7792755d-70c0-476a-8fcb-6913d6a56dfe
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4f2838e-e83e-44b1-bc60-29375800a26d
  n/a

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