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title: "SMP Alliance - Gantries 001"
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# SMP Alliance - Gantries 001

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ff47e35-eb82-469a-ae06-ca80c0cb092e

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## Summary

The SMP Alliance - Gantries 001 tender has been awarded by COSTAIN LTD. The tender involves gantry services to support the Smart Motorways Programme (SMP) Alliance programme of works, covering design, construction, and maintenance of gantry takedown and erection works. The tender is for two lots: Design Services and Fabrication, delivery, and installation of gantries. The procurement method used is direct with a value of £10,000,000. The tender period ended on 5th February 2021, and the contract period is from 22nd April 2021 to 23rd April 2026.

This tender by SMP Alliance working with Highways England presents opportunities for businesses involved in design, construction, and maintenance of gantries. Companies offering gantry services, fabrication, and installation works would be well-suited to compete. The tender seeks suppliers aligned with the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) above the PAS91:2013 + A1:2017 standard. Interested parties have had a two-week registration period followed by a four-week return period for tenders. Evaluation and award of the contract will take place within two weeks after the return deadline.

## Notice

On behalf of SMP Alliance working with Highways England (Costain Ltd, Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BMJV, Flour Ltd, Jacobs, WSP Ltd) we require gantry services to support our smart motorway programme. This scope of works covers the provision of all necessary people, equipment, plant and materials for the design, construction and maintenance of gantry takedown and gantry erection works in connection with the Smart Motorways Programme (SMP) Alliance programme of works, including where applicable any temporary works design. The gantry supplier network shall also provide dedicated supervision at all times during delivery of the programme of works. The gantry supplier network will be expected to work with the Alliance to; - further develop the final gantry design solutions across the Alliances programme of works - develop its fabrication, delivery and installation programme for gantry erection - develop its gantry takedown programme It is intended the gantry supplier network will form part of the SMP Alliances overall supplier network which will be embedded into the Alliance, operating in a truly integrated enterprise environment. LOTS There are two (2) lots available: Lot 1 - Design Services Lot 2 - Fabrication, delivery and installation of new / refurbished gantries & removal, demolition and disposal of existing gantry structure The providers will be required to work nationally on a works allocation model supporting the Alliance partners. We reserve the right to award some or all of the lots listed above. Please see the instructions to tenderers following conclusion of the registration period for more information. MINIMUM STANDARDS As part of this tender exercise, it is a requirement for the Lead or Sole 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 two 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 four (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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433704f0-8931-42ad-8dec-f23bf09b07b6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 23 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ADEY STEEL; NUSTEEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34954000 - Gantries
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433704f0-8931-42ad-8dec-f23bf09b07b6
- 30 Sep 2021 at 11:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767238b6-a5b1-448f-a16a-985fa56afa94
- 22 Jan 2021 at 08:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767238b6-a5b1-448f-a16a-985fa56afa94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433704f0-8931-42ad-8dec-f23bf09b07b6
  18th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767238b6-a5b1-448f-a16a-985fa56afa94
  30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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