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title: "SMP Alliance - Earthworks"
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# SMP Alliance - Earthworks

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b81d584e-d909-439e-8568-fc9f1b6fe345

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender named "SMP Alliance - Earthworks" initiated by COSTAIN LTD, a large contracting authority based in Berkshire, England. The tender, classified under Earthmoving and excavating machinery, is in the award stage with a contract value of £500,000 GBP. The tender requires earthworks providers for smart motorway projects primarily in the Midlands and North West. The deadline for registering interest was 24th June 2021, with shortlisted suppliers receiving tenders within three weeks for completion.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specializing in construction work and related structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in earthmoving machinery and construction materials would be well-suited to compete. The direct procurement method with a Single tender action below threshold signifies a streamlined process suitable for agile businesses looking to engage with reputable clients like COSTAIN LTD and their SMP Alliance project.

## 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 earthworks providers to be appointed into our SMP Alliance. The requirement covers all people, plant and equipment to carry out earthworks in the smart motorway environment. Providers will be asked to select preferred region of operation. Opportunities will be primarily in the Midlands and North West, with potential for works in South. The main contract documents are available to view on Contracts Finder. To register your interest in these works your organisation must hold as a minimum: Constructionline , Achilles BC Level 4 or CAS 1 day audit. You must also provide with your registration two case studies and two references, where your organisation has completed earthworks in the Smart Motorways environment. The period for registering interest closes on 24th June 2021 at noon. Shorlisted suppliers will be issued tenders with a three week return period. Scoring will be carried out within 2 weeks of return date. To register interest please email sarah.thomas@smpalliance.co.uk with your valid in date Constructionline Certificate, Achilles or Common Assessment Standard Audit certification, references and case studies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e73094d-ecf6-49ab-94e0-a1eddd172e42 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Oldfield |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CR CIVILS; FORKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e73094d-ecf6-49ab-94e0-a1eddd172e42
- 14 Jun 2021 at 09:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e565ad4-5b95-47a6-b863-b7e42b848235
- 10 Jun 2021 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e565ad4-5b95-47a6-b863-b7e42b848235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e73094d-ecf6-49ab-94e0-a1eddd172e42
  18th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e565ad4-5b95-47a6-b863-b7e42b848235
  14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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