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title: "SPaTS Framework Lot 1: Services in connection with Acoustic Monitoring and Cable Dehumidification Systems - Severn River Crossing"
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# SPaTS Framework Lot 1: Services in connection with Acoustic Monitoring and Cable Dehumidification Systems - Severn River Crossing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61e4b534-2a55-43af-8435-003b0455ccac

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Highways Agency, seeking tenders for the "SPaTS Framework Lot 1: Services in connection with Acoustic Monitoring and Cable Dehumidification Systems" for the Severn River Crossing. This project falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services and is located in England. Currently in the award stage, the tender period closed on 11 January 2018, and the awarded contract is valued at £81,467.32, effective from 12 January 2018 until 31 December 2018. This procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, designed to invite selected suppliers who meet specific criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in acoustic monitoring and maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may have innovative approaches and methodologies that align with the needs of the Highways Agency. Companies that focus on engineering, maintenance, and environmental monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, enabling them to establish a relationship with a key public sector organisation while contributing to the maintenance of essential infrastructure.

## Notice

The Severn Crossings, including responsibility for their maintenance and toll operation, will return to public ownership on 8 January 2018. Government announced on 21st July 2017 the removal of the tolls at Severn River Crossing by the end of 2018. There is therefore a need to develop an "interim" solution for the ongoing delivery of the services associated with the crossings, ensuring continuity of service to their users All key supply chain contracts for the toll are currently managed by Severn River Crossing Plc. To ensure continuity of service, Highways England is identifying the key supply chain arrangements, to arrange the continuation of current contracts to Highways England before the end of December 2017. As part of this portfolio of contracts is the current Acoustic Monitoring and Maintenance Contract currently provided by Mistras Ltd and the associated Project Manager for Acoustic Monitoring currently provided by AECOM; and the main cable and anchorage dehumidification systems for which AECOM currently provides data collection, interpretation and advice. These contract will need to be replaced when the Severn River Crossing move to public ownership in January 2018. Acoustic Monitoring is used to assess the deterioration rates of the wires within the M48 Severn Bridge main cables. Sensors over the entire length of both main cables provide information on the rate of failure, and location of wire breakages, enabling the programming of maintenance and safety critical controls along the bridge. The main cable and anchorage dehumidification systems limit the deterioration rates of the wires within the M48 Severn Bridge main cables. Sensors inside the plant rooms, at injection and exhaust sleeves and inside the anchorages provide information on the performance of the systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c595d40d-d54e-4462-b90f-8f0ae5064a34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,467 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,467 |
| 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 AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2018 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c595d40d-d54e-4462-b90f-8f0ae5064a34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c595d40d-d54e-4462-b90f-8f0ae5064a34
  26th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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