--- title: "Assessment of Highways England's cost estimation approach for RIS2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD" published: "2018-06-07" --- # Assessment of Highways England's cost estimation approach for RIS2 Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741.json) ## Summary The OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD is seeking consultancy support for the assessment of Highways England's cost estimation approach in relation to the Road Investment Strategy for motorways and major 'A' roads for 2020-2025. The tender, titled "Assessment of Highways England's cost estimation approach for RIS2", is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for bids set for 21 June 2018 at 5pm. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the project, with a total estimated value of £70,000, is classified under transport systems consultancy services. Specific work phases are scheduled to commence in July and October 2018, respectively, which highlights the need for timely submissions from interested parties. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport systems consultancy and related services. Companies with expertise in cost estimation and project management within major infrastructure projects may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for competitive bids that leverage specialised knowledge, potentially leading to growth in the consultancy sector while contributing to the critical infrastructure strategy in England. ## Notice Work is underway to develop the Road Investment Strategy for England's motorways and major 'A' roads for 2020-2025 (RIS2). ORR has an important role in advising on RIS2, including advising on the deliverability and affordability of the Draft RIS and Highways England's response to it, the Draft Strategic Business Plan (Draft SBP). As part of that, we need to understand the robustness of Highways England's processes for estimating the costs put forward in the SBP. We are seeking consultancy support in two phases: Phase I: Assessment of Highways England's cost estimation approach for Major Projects / significant capital projects used for RIS2. (This work is expected to commence in July 2018.) Phase II: Reviewing how Highways England has applied its cost estimation approach in developing its Draft SBP costs. (This work is expected to commence in October 2018.) The two phases are scheduled separately and phase II will not start until the completion of phase I and not earlier than October 2018. Bidders are required to submit a complete bid for both phases and this will be assessed against the award criteria as stated in section 2 below. Bidders are to note that the ORR is only intending to award Phase I initially. Phase II will be subject to continued funding and satisfactory completion by the supplier of Phase I. The placement of Phase II is at the sole discretion of the ORR. Additional information: This tender closes on 21/06/2018 at 5pm. All communication must be made via the BRAVO portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336d1dac-3de8-4b75-85db-02369f5719fb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2018 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336d1dac-3de8-4b75-85db-02369f5719fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336d1dac-3de8-4b75-85db-02369f5719fb 7th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24df0140-aa13-4c3a-9269-0d2f7c7405fe ORR CT 18-16 Disclaimer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b993e6b9-8f62-47cf-b4b3-f6a0252e187b ORR CT 18-16 Form of Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c6c30a5-dd93-434e-ac46-ef163065215c ORR CT 18-16 Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8006bc7-b926-46fc-955a-c4bbf246a8ce ORR CT 18-16 ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f72f5f7d-39d1-4846-95b6-0cff32a5977e ORR CT 18-16 BRAVO Joining Instructions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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