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title: "1-688B Programmatic appraisal - Package B"
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# 1-688B Programmatic appraisal - Package B

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-635d3a62-510c-4f13-a7f7-2a1c66a2d0b6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Highways England, pertains to the tender titled "1-688B Programmatic appraisal - Package B," aimed at delivering highways consultancy services as part of a larger programme for smart motorway investments in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 23rd October 2018 and is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 1st November 2018. The proposed contract period commences on 1st November 2018 and extends until 31st May 2019, covering various regions including the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement method employed is a selective approach, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy and transport sectors, particularly those with expertise in highways and smart motorway projects. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and efficient resource management will be well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in navigating framework agreements. Engaging with Highways England could foster long-term partnerships, paving the way for future contracts in similar programmes, thus enabling substantial growth in this field.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a new work packages for the provision of services to support a programme approach to deliver smart motorway investments. Delivering the Smart Motorways as a programme enables Highways England to deliver more improvements with a reduced number of resources. Since 2015, the Programme has been developing and improving its operating model to reach maturity and materialise the expected efficiencies during the project delivery phases. In the following sections separate proposals are identified for different work packages. Please note, once this work package is commissioned, all tasks will need prior approval, with a detailed specification and cost, before the supplier can commence work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e72ff2f-44b0-4879-a5ec-cfc40fb61b83 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2018 at 08:07 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e72ff2f-44b0-4879-a5ec-cfc40fb61b83
- 23 Oct 2018 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7298c04c-5dfd-47b5-9cf3-f7f673cd9d2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e72ff2f-44b0-4879-a5ec-cfc40fb61b83
  29th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7298c04c-5dfd-47b5-9cf3-f7f673cd9d2f
  23rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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