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title: "RDP Drainage Materials Review"
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buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY WORKSMART"
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# RDP Drainage Materials Review

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY WORKSMART  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7996dbfd-12db-46e6-9e85-784b367ef550

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## Summary

The RDP Drainage Materials Review tender has been initiated by Balfour Beatty Worksmart, targeting suppliers within the drainage materials industry. This procurement is part of the National Highways Regional Investment Programme, with a total estimated budget of £40 million. The tender is focused on providing both plastic and concrete drainage products, with individual project values ranging from £250,000 to £10 million. The tender period will close on 3rd May 2022, and successful contractors are expected to commence supply from 30th June 2022, with contracts running until 1st May 2027. The procurement method is classified as selective, utilizing a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers of drainage products, particularly those specialising in plastic and concrete materials. Businesses with capabilities in producing a range of drainage components—including pipes, fittings, and manhole chambers—are well-suited to compete. Moreover, manufacturers that can demonstrate robust logistics, environmentally sustainable practices, and compliance with ISO certifications will have an advantage. The collaborative nature of this procurement fosters increased participation and innovation among suppliers, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in long-term supply contracts across various projects within the National Highways framework.

## Notice

Opportunity for drainage products manufacturers. The Regional Delivery Partners (RDP) have identified a collaborative tender opportunity for drainage products. This will incorporate both plastic and concrete products for supply across the whole of National Highways Regional Investment Programme (RIP). Requirements have been aggregated by 9 of the Delivery Integration Partners (DIPS) (Balfour Beatty, Costain, BAM Nuttall, Skanska, Osborne, Kier, Taylor Woodrow, Graham and Volker Fitzpatrick) an estimated budget of PS40M (note some schemes are already in flight), with scheme values varying from PS250K - PS10M on drainage products. More detail will be provided should it go to tender. The supply of materials will be allocated on a project by project basis to the successful bidders, ensuring long term certainty to the supply chain and to facilitate increased levels of collaboration between all parties. This exercise supports National Highways objectives to engage supply chain specialists sufficiently early to introduce innovative products and services contributing toward improved, safety, programme and a reduction in carbon. Scope: The Supply Of: - Plastic carrier and filter drainage pipes, dia ranges 150MM - 1800MM - Plastic pipe couplers, seals, bends and junctions - Manhole chambers and catchpits dia 1050MM - 3000MM - Gullys - Headwalls - Slot drain Requirements : 1.) Please note this is an advertisement for manufacturers, orders will then be placed either direct or via the DIPs preferred merchants. 2.) Provide company information including registered company name and number. 3.) Provide a summary of your current manufacturing capacity and how your organisation will plan future production to ensure sufficient capacity to meet demand for our project requirements, to include; A. Transport / logistics capability B. Reduced carbon production opportunities 4.) Please confirm you hold ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 Certificates 5.) Products must meet the Series 0500 specification as attached in the advertisement We retain the right to approach and procure materials from incumbent supply chain partners or those identified via other advertising campaigns. We reserve the right to not go to tender following this advertisement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d4a951-1d90-4213-86b0-fcd965cbbbff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 1 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | BALFOUR BEATTY WORKSMART |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44163110 - Drainage pipes
- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 44163200 - Pipe fittings

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 16:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d4a951-1d90-4213-86b0-fcd965cbbbff
- 12 Apr 2022 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d4a951-1d90-4213-86b0-fcd965cbbbff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d4a951-1d90-4213-86b0-fcd965cbbbff
  26th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f084baf-7ae8-4dcd-9030-3f20abfe59fb
  Series 0500 Specification.

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