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title: "Highways Sub-Contractors (Via East Midlands)"
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buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
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# Highways Sub-Contractors (Via East Midlands)

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0ca429a-9856-47c4-9647-eddcc5a73294

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Highways Sub-Contractors (Via East Midlands)" is being initiated by Cornwall Council on behalf of Via East Midlands Ltd. This tender falls under the construction sector, specifically focused on highways, roads, and related foundation and surface works. The planned contract will primarily take place in Nottinghamshire and has a budget of approximately £19.2 million, with an anticipated annual spend ranging from £3.5 million to £4.8 million. The framework agreement is expected to last for two years, starting from 1 March 2018, with the option of extending for a maximum of two additional years. Interested parties must express their interest in this opportunity by 12 January 2018 to access the tender documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have a strong background in highway construction and sub-contracting. With a structure comprising 20 main lots and numerous sub-lots, businesses have the chance to collaborate within an agile framework of specialists, thereby establishing fruitful partnerships. With a high value placed on mutual trust and cooperation, businesses that can demonstrate experience and qualifications in highway works are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts.

## Notice

CORSERV on behalf of Via East Midlands Ltd (Via) is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified sub-contractors to develop an agile framework of specialists. Via is a new joint venture company between Nottinghamshire County Council and CORSERV (a company wholly owned by Cornwall Council). The intention is to appoint sub-contractor specialists to assist Via in carrying out highways works whilst establishing a partnering relationship, ensuring that all parties work and act in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation. The estimated annual spend is anticipated to be between PS3.5m to PS4.8m. The framework will consist of 20 main lots and 59 sub-lots relating to Volume 1 The Specification of Highway Works. A maximum of 6 sub-contractors may be appointed to each lot / sub-lot, excepting the Rights of Way works, where a maximum of 12 sub-contractors may be appointed to each sub-lot. It is expected that the framework agreement will run for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 2, 1 year extensions, taking the agreement to a 4 year maximum term. The main place of performance will be the county of Nottinghamshire. Additional information: You will need to "express interest in this opportunity" and then click the "Start my response" button to access the online Invitation to Tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd8fcb9-3fdf-4564-a035-853ca5191a73 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WADEBRIDGE |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL27 6TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Wadebridge East & St Minver |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2017 at 11:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd8fcb9-3fdf-4564-a035-853ca5191a73
- 1 Dec 2017 at 09:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd8fcb9-3fdf-4564-a035-853ca5191a73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd8fcb9-3fdf-4564-a035-853ca5191a73
  18th December 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65c596ee-60d3-e711-80e6-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Tender Documents Access

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