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title: "National Technical Survey and Testing Contracts - Drainage"
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# National Technical Survey and Testing Contracts - Drainage

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9724887-0544-4e5f-81db-c8e1a4f3f916

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## Summary

Highways England is conducting the National Technical Survey and Testing Contracts for Drainage across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, and South West. The procurement is currently at the selection questionnaire stage, with a tender deadline set for 5th November 2020. The total value of the contract is £42 million, and it will span from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2028. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, focusing on drainage construction works as classified by CPV code 45232450.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in drainage construction and associated surveys, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies adept in conducting validation, condition surveys, and employing techniques such as CCTV and laser profiling would be well-placed to compete effectively. Engaging with this contract could allow successful bidders to establish long-term partnerships within the transport sector and contribute to essential infrastructure projects across the UK's highway network.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking to appoint Contractors to deliver Drainage Surveys across it's network regions. Drainage surveys, in accordance with appropriate highways standards, will include but not be limited to; o Validation survey o Priority Asset Survey o Filter drain condition survey by GPR o All assets condition and connectivity survey o Pipework and chambers defect survey by CCTV o Pipework geometric survey by laser profiler o Pipework inclination survey by CCTV o All asset defect survey and connectivity survey o Ditch defect and profile survey o Pipework indicative condition by acoustic survey o Chambers defect and geometric survey by laser scanner This notice is for the selection questionnaire stage of the procurement exercise after which a shortlist of successful suppliers will be invited to tender at the next stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edecfc90-1cf2-46fa-92d5-01ae6fea7816 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232450 - Drainage construction works

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edecfc90-1cf2-46fa-92d5-01ae6fea7816

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edecfc90-1cf2-46fa-92d5-01ae6fea7816
  6th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to Bravo

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