--- title: "Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-06" --- # Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a soft market testing process for the "Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework" project. This initiative falls under the works category, specifically focusing on highway maintenance work. The procurement is in the planning stage, with feedback from potential suppliers requested by the deadline of 22nd September 2017. The framework aims to include suppliers capable of delivering civils works for small construction projects (up to approximately £150,000 each) within the Portsmouth area. The total estimated value for the framework is £4 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in civil engineering and construction. Companies that specialise in highway maintenance and minor works would be well-suited to participate, as their expertise aligns with the framework's requirements. The council values supplier input during this early stage and encourages businesses to provide feedback to help shape the procurement strategy, thereby facilitating growth and collaboration within the local construction market. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council (the 'Authority') is looking to establish a framework agreement consisting of suppliers that are able to deliver civils works for small highways civils / construction projects (up to around PS150k per project) primarily in the Portsmouth area. At this stage, the Authority is conducting soft market testing on its proposed strategies for the procurement, contractual and operational arrangements for the framework as well an envisaged timescales for set-up. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the attached soft market testing document and complete and return a feedback form to help shape the establishment and direction of the framework. It is at your discretion if you wish to take part in this exercise and will not affect your opportunity to bid for the framework if you do not, however, we would clearly value your input at this early stage. To enable us to take full consideration of your comments can you please aim to return the feedback form via InTend following the tender return process set out within the Supplier Guidance document by close of play 22nd September 2017. We will still accept responses after this date if you are unable to meet the deadline although the later it is the less likely we will be able to consider and implement comments and suggestions. Many thanks for your consideration. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of undertaking soft market testing for the following project - Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework The full details and ability to provide feedback will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c640ff76-437d-47eb-a300-c624932961e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233139 - Highway maintenance work ## Release History - 6 Sep 2017 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c640ff76-437d-47eb-a300-c624932961e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c640ff76-437d-47eb-a300-c624932961e1 6th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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