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title: "Sample based review of Highways England's major schemes"
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# Sample based review of Highways England's major schemes

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64d0dd41-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is conducting a tender process for a project titled "Sample based review of Highways England’s major schemes," which falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender period commenced with the publication date on 31st October 2016 and concluded on 16th November 2016. The contract is set to begin on 9th December 2016 and will run until 31st March 2017, with an estimated value of £150,000. Bidders were advised to register on ORR’s e-Tendering Portal for further communication and submission of proposals.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering, construction, and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a major public sector client. Suppliers capable of delivering independent assurance and project review services could find this tender advantageous, as it involves collaboration with Highways England on oversight and reporting of major infrastructure schemes. The project’s framework supports growth for businesses involved in strategic planning, assessments, and technical reviews within the transport sector.

## Notice

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) independently monitors Highways England's management of the motorways and main A roads in England. This includes investigating, publishing reports and giving advice to the Secretary of State on whether and at what cost it is meeting the objectives of the current Road Investment Strategy (RIS). Highways England is required to progress delivery of 112 major improvement schemes over the course of the first Road Period (RP1), April 2015 - March 2020. The details of the capital investment that Highways England must deliver are set out in the Investment Plan, which forms part of the RIS. Highways England's Delivery Plan, and its updates, set out how the company will deliver over the first road period, including for the 112 major schemes. The company provides ORR with regular progress reports on the delivery of the major schemes. Highways England's major schemes are subject to a range of assurance processes including: o Stage Gate Assessment Reviews (SGAR); o Independent Assurance Reviews (IAR); and o Operations Technical Leadership Group (OTLG). As part of the ORR's monitoring of major scheme delivery we are commissioning an in-depth review of a sample of Highways England's major schemes. We are carrying out this work in collaboration with Highways England. Additional information: Prospective bidders are strongly advised to register on to ORR's e-Tendering Portal early, as further information and correspondence will only be issued through that portal. Bidders should upload their clarification questions and proposals by the date/time set out in the ITT. Bidders should not attempt to contact any member of the ORR regarding this ITT other than the named person listed in this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb85d55c-3ea2-450e-96c0-d11a194e7aa7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,762 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 4AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICHOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb85d55c-3ea2-450e-96c0-d11a194e7aa7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e6ef15-401c-4d74-a1d3-2ef0d1b48921

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb85d55c-3ea2-450e-96c0-d11a194e7aa7
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e6ef15-401c-4d74-a1d3-2ef0d1b48921
  31st October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/696e447b-2d3e-43bc-aed9-d3bc976f9ddb
  Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d295ab69-9353-4210-affb-3b17128835bf
  Form of Agreement (Contract)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f603b7e-cc37-4a44-9d48-cd5999a7f2f7
  Disclaimer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdef1e39-523e-40a1-a52c-ecf2a6ceaa3c
  Joining Instructions for eTendering Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14277906-6d37-495b-a75c-ebb8bbe89c9a
  ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c6bcee6-b202-44b0-ab8f-3601a85dab2f
  Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5811de95-5230-4379-940f-8ab6e7a70cb4
  Form of Agreement (Contract)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0b0449b-f8eb-428b-a8ff-3218ef6c748d
  Disclaimer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/904c75b1-1495-46e4-8547-d4cd32952ca4
  Joining Instructions for eTendering Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/889309d2-e67d-4fd8-8384-c65346fc027a
  ITT

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