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title: "SE Region - Tunnel Asset Forward Plan"
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# SE Region - Tunnel Asset Forward Plan

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2ea51bc-0baf-4177-85b6-66793625c300

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "SE Region - Tunnel Asset Forward Plan" was initiated by Highways England, focusing on the need for a coherent forward plan for tunnel assets in the South East of England. This strategic plan addresses the management of three existing tunnels and upcoming assets, including the Lower Thames Crossing. The tender was published during the planning stage and concluded on 24th April 2019, with a contract value of approximately £245,334. The awarded contract is active as of 8th May 2019 and is set to remain in effect until 30th April 2020. This procurement utilized a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting its structured approach to contract management. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in consultancy related to tunnel operations and infrastructure management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to engage in this tender process, as the planned activities aim to enhance existing practices and develop innovative solutions within the sector. Companies with experience in strategic asset management and operational models may find this contract aligns with their capabilities, creating a pathway for growth in the evolving infrastructure landscape.

## Notice

The SE Region currently includes 3 tunnels which sit outside of DBFO (Design Build, Finance, Operate) contracts. In addition, several new tunnel assets are planned locally (Lower Thames Crossing, Stonehenge, Heathrow). Due to a number of business change activities, we are developing a new Strategic Tunnel Operating Model (STOM) to provide consistency and eliminate some of the shortcomings identified with current practices and standardise their operation. In addition to STOM, a number of other business change activities are ongoing which require the production of a single and coherent tunnel asset forward plan for the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f903112-d806-4488-8ab5-c15a2a7047f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,334 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 May 2019 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f903112-d806-4488-8ab5-c15a2a7047f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f903112-d806-4488-8ab5-c15a2a7047f1
  8th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14675ad1-2fd5-495f-9946-14892eeed3b3
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