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title: "1-730 Design Build Finance Operate (DBFO) Technical Specialist Support Contract"
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# 1-730 Design Build Finance Operate (DBFO) Technical Specialist Support Contract

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-722d821a-30cd-4b44-bee1-d10c6a5c7472

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## Summary

Highways England has completed the procurement process for the "1-730 Design Build Finance Operate (DBFO) Technical Specialist Support Contract," which falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in the South East of England, this contract was awarded to WSP following a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a duration from 15th April 2019 to 15th May 2019, with a total value of approximately £555,403, including a minimum value of £412,696. The tender period ended on 6th March 2019.

This contract presents ample opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and technical support within the public infrastructure sector, particularly those with expertise in PFI and DBFO project management. Companies with experience in engineering and project support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, allowing them to leverage public contracts to expand their operations and enhance their service offerings in the UK market.

## Notice

Highways England wishes to appoint a consultant who can provide PFI specialist and technical support to its staff responsible for the management of ten Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO) projects. The consultant will require extensive knowledge of the application of DBFO contracts, as well as engineering expertise across a range of disciplines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc05490-c96f-440f-91ad-66d114554fe3 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2019 - 15 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £555,403 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £412,696 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2019 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc05490-c96f-440f-91ad-66d114554fe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc05490-c96f-440f-91ad-66d114554fe3
  15th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3715576e-c0bb-4fcc-a509-c999ff327231
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