--- title: "Market Engagement for Minor Highway Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8def992a-099e-4676-946f-d2e67209968c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8def992a-099e-4676-946f-d2e67209968c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8def992a-099e-4676-946f-d2e67209968c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8def992a-099e-4676-946f-d2e67209968c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-11-30" --- # Market Engagement for Minor Highway Works Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8def992a-099e-4676-946f-d2e67209968c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8def992a-099e-4676-946f-d2e67209968c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8def992a-099e-4676-946f-d2e67209968c.json) ## Summary The Bedford Borough Council is inviting organisations to attend a Market Engagement meeting regarding a tender titled "Market Engagement for Minor Highway Works." The contract covers various aspects such as noise control, traffic management, drainage requirements, and pavement options. Interested companies must express interest by 12 noon on Wednesday 20th December 2023. The meetings will be conducted virtually via MS Teams and will involve senior staff members from the Council. This tender for Minor Highway Works by Bedford Borough Council offers opportunities for businesses in the construction industry specializing in highways and roads. Companies involved in construction work, surface work for highways, highway maintenance, foundation work for highways, and highways engineering services would be well-suited to compete. The contract period spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2028, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration with the Council. ## Notice On behalf of Bedford Borough Council, we would like to invite organisations to attend a Market Engagement meeting about Minor Highways Works. The Minor Highway Works contract will be used to deliver the following, but not limited to: o Control of noise and vibration o Setting out and existing ground levels o Traffic Safety and Management o Temporary Diversions for Traffic o Routeing of Vehicles o Retention of Materials Arising from Site Clearance o Drainage Requirements o Requirements for Excavation, Deposition, Compaction (other than dynamic compaction) o Topsoil, Grassing and Seeding o Permitted Pavement Options o Excavation, Trimming and Reinstatement of Existing Surfaces o Bond Coats, Tack Coats and other Bituminous Sprays o Cold-milling (planing) of Bituminous Bound Flexible Pavement o Overband and Inlaid Crack Systems o Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas o Traffic Signs: Road Markings & Studs o Ancillary Concrete As part of our pre-tender preparation, we would like to take the opportunity to engage with organisations to enable us to fully understand the market and possible solutions to assist the Councils in shaping a future procurement exercise. The Council are keen to produce a tender that is commercially attractive to a wide range of suppliers, whilst also delivering on key priorities. We would be really pleased to meet with organisations to discuss materials, contract length, fee mechanisms. A list of discussion points will be provided to all companies before the meeting including a summary of the current services provided. Companies who are interested in taking part in this market engagement exercise, are required to send a message via correspondence in the In-Tend portal by 12 noon on Wednesday 20th December 2023. Meeting slots through MS Teams will then be offered to those companies expressing an interest. Meetings will be held virtually via MS teams and separate slots will be provided to each interested company and will last approximately one hour. Meetings will be attended by senior staff members representing the service area and a senior member of staff from the Council's Strategic Commissioning and Procurement team. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8862c77-1669-4236-9b55-73eb547d795e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34929000 - Highway materials - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 45233130 - Construction work for highways - 45233139 - Highway maintenance work - 45233210 - Surface work for highways - 45233310 - Foundation work for highways - 71311220 - Highways engineering services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2023 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8862c77-1669-4236-9b55-73eb547d795e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8862c77-1669-4236-9b55-73eb547d795e 30th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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