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title: "SMP Alliance - Drainage Systems"
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# SMP Alliance - Drainage Systems

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-743c5b36-368d-42dd-bd65-26e231ac37db

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## Summary

The procurement process for "SMP Alliance - Drainage Systems" conducted by COSTAIN LTD in Birmingham, England, has reached the award stage. The procurement method used was direct, with a value of £10,000,000 in GBP. The contract period runs from 29th April 2021 to 23rd April 2026. The tender had a deadline of 15th February 2021. Interested parties were required to align with minimum standards such as the PAS91:2013 + A1: 2017 standard. The Authority aimed to appoint a minimum of two suppliers per region and applicants were expected to work together within the drainage and wider supplier network.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in drainage equipment, drainage systems, construction work, and surface & groundwater pollution drainage services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community & social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate. The process involves an open procedure suitable for businesses seeking growth through public procurement contracts. Interested parties had to adhere to specific standards and demonstrate capability in providing drainage solutions aligned with the specified requirements. The procurement aimed to establish a robust supplier network to support the SMP Alliance in the delivery of drainage systems under the Smart Motorway Programme.

## Notice

On behalf of SMP Alliance Partners working with Highways England (Costain Ltd, Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BMJV, Flour Ltd, Jacobs, WSP Ltd) we require the following scope of works: to support the SMP Alliance in the design, development and pre-construction planning of the smart motorway programme with respect to drainage systems, all necessary people, equipment, plant and materials to undertake drainage surveys, all necessary people, equipment, plant and materials for the supply, construction and maintenance of drainage systems as described in GC501 (drainage systems), CD529 (outfalls & culverts), CD530 (soakaways), CD531 (reservoir pavements), CD527 (sumpless gullies), CD534 (chamber tops and gully tops), all necessary people, equipment, plant and materials for the construction and maintenance of the drainage remedial works including where applicable any temporary works design, Removal of existing drainage systems, barriers systems and any other associated works (e.g. site clearance / earthworks) to facilitate installation of drainage systems / remedial works to existing drainage systems. The intent is deploy a regional model aligned to the defined On-Site Assembly Partner regions (North, Midlands & South). Applicants will be able to confirm which regions they wish to apply for, and have the ability to apply for more than one region. The authority will be looking to appoint a minimum of two suppliers per region. Successful applicants will form part of the SMP Alliances overall supplier network, and will be expected to work together in an enterprise model both within the drainage and wider supplier network. MINIMUM STANDARDS As part of this tender exercise, it is a requirement for the Applicant to evidence alignment to the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) above the PAS91:2013 + A1: 2017 standard. This can be achieved via a valid and in date membership with the following assessment bodies; Constructionline (Gold and Platinum Membership), Achilles (Building Confidence Membership), CHAS (Premier Membership) and Builders Profile (upgrade to Constructionline Gold). Lead Applicants who do not hold one of the aforementioned memberships will not be considered for this procurement. Depending on the bidding model proposed by the applicant, any additional Applicant group members will be required to align to the PAS91:2013 + A1: 2017 standard. INDICATIVE TIMELINE Upon release of this notice there will be a 2 week period for potential applicants to register their interest by emailing the Smart Motorways Procurement inbox smpprocurement@highwaysengland.co.uk Tenders will then be issued with a 4 week return period Evaluation and scoring will be carried out within 2 weeks of return date and contract award will then follow. To register interest please email smpprocurement@highwaysengland.co.uk along with your valid in date Constructionline Certificate, Achilles or Common Assessment Standard Audit certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b435fc98-91dd-4b3d-96e0-0ec6fd1d78bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2021 - 23 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | COSTAIN LTD |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BN |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CR CIVILS; FORKERS; MILESTONE INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 43324000 - Drainage equipment
- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 90733500 - Surface water pollution drainage services
- 90733800 - Groundwater pollution drainage services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2022 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b435fc98-91dd-4b3d-96e0-0ec6fd1d78bc
- 30 Sep 2021 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9b4d8c-99d7-471e-8e5e-9762250953aa
- 1 Feb 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9b4d8c-99d7-471e-8e5e-9762250953aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b435fc98-91dd-4b3d-96e0-0ec6fd1d78bc
  17th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd9b4d8c-99d7-471e-8e5e-9762250953aa
  30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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