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title: "BHCC JB Highways Services Contract Bidders briefing meeting"
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# BHCC JB Highways Services Contract Bidders briefing meeting

Buyer: BHCC CITY TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3978403-ff82-48f2-8329-659676673096

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## Summary

Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is currently in the tendering stage for its Highways Services Contracts, with a deadline for submissions set for 8th November 2021. This procurement process, classified under road construction works, primarily targets services related to the maintenance and operation of the city's extensive highway and street infrastructure, which spans 624 km of roads and includes lighting units, footways, and traffic management systems. The contract will be divided into three specific lots under an overarching NEC4 Framework, and details can be found in the opportunity notice published on 4th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highway construction and maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering medium value works and ensuring compliance with highway safety standards. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with experience in small-scale infrastructure projects, maintenance operations, and street lining works, which are essential for supporting Brighton and Hove's revenue from parking enforcement activities. Companies should consider collaborating or forming partnerships to strengthen their bids for the various contract lots.

## Notice

Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is a unitary authority responsible for all local government functions within the City and is procuring its next generation of its Highways Services Contracts. The principal features of the BHCC's highway network are: ? 60 km of A Class Roads, 23 km of B Class Road, 46 km of C Class Roads and 496 km of Unclassified Local Roads, a total of 624 km. ? 975 km of Footways ? 25,903 lighting units (including subway lights, lit bollards, floodlights and illuminated signs) of which 19,000 lighting columns ? 980 Highway Structures with a variety of maintenance obligations. ? 375 sea-front structures, bridges, subways, retaining walls ? Traffic management systems including cameras, lights, crossings ? Street furniture including safety barriers, pedestrian barriers, bollards ? Signage and lining ? Over 400 Grit bins ? Grass verges BHCC has ongoing contracts in place for street lighting and traffic signals, which are not the subject of this procurement. BHCC is also procuring it's next generation Asset Management Systems separately and all suppliers will be expected to use these systems in their delivery of the Services under this procurement. The proposed new Highways Services Contract comprises three Lots, with an overarching NEC4 Framework Contract. The three Lots proposed under the Framework are: 1. Medium Value Works and Improvements (Lot 1) - Such schemes by their nature are varied in type, volume, and timing. BHCC are seeking 3 suppliers with the ability to direct award contracts worth under ?125,000 and award through mini competition for contracts valued in excess of that sum. 2. Highways Safety Maintenance, Operations and Small Works (Lot 2) - Day-to-day Highway Safety Maintenance and Operations to ensure BHCC comply with its statutory duty to maintain the highway and repair defects within short turn-around times. In addition to assist in balancing monthly workload this lot will include small value pavement improvement schemes under ?125,000. 3. Lining Works for Parking Enforcement (Lot 3) - Parking revenue is extremely significant for BHCC and well maintained and statutorily compliant road lining is crucial in supporting BHCC's parking enforcement activities and sustaining the parking income stream. A single supplier is needed to support maintenance of lawful use of Brighton and Hove's highway infrastructure and support this revenue stream. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1697b4f5-f2ca-4ae0-bd9a-4adf97155d78 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | BHCC CITY TRANSPORT |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Regency |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233121 - Main road construction works
- 45233123 - Secondary road construction work
- 45233124 - Trunk road construction work
- 45233125 - Road junction construction work
- 45233129 - Crossroad construction work
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45233210 - Surface work for highways
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233310 - Foundation work for highways

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 20:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1697b4f5-f2ca-4ae0-bd9a-4adf97155d78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1697b4f5-f2ca-4ae0-bd9a-4adf97155d78
  4th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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