--- title: "Specialist Professional, Environmental, Customer Insight, Technical, Research and Engineering Services (SPECTRE) Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e4f663b0-b99f-4b3b-8f73-9a3fa688aed1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4f663b0-b99f-4b3b-8f73-9a3fa688aed1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4f663b0-b99f-4b3b-8f73-9a3fa688aed1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4f663b0-b99f-4b3b-8f73-9a3fa688aed1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2019-09-16" --- # Specialist Professional, Environmental, Customer Insight, Technical, Research and Engineering Services (SPECTRE) Framework Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4f663b0-b99f-4b3b-8f73-9a3fa688aed1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e4f663b0-b99f-4b3b-8f73-9a3fa688aed1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e4f663b0-b99f-4b3b-8f73-9a3fa688aed1.json) ## Summary Highways England is initiating a tender process for the "Specialist Professional, Environmental, Customer Insight, Technical, Research and Engineering Services (SPECTRE) Framework," which aims to provide a range of consultancy and engineering services related to transport. The framework, with an overall value of £300 million, is divided into two lots: Lot 1, valued at £250 million for technical consultancy, and Lot 2, valued at £50 million for procurement advice. The tender is currently in the open stage, with expressions of interest due by 28th October 2019. The primary location for service delivery is England. This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy and engineering services relevant to transport infrastructure and operations. Businesses that can deliver innovative solutions and have experience in areas such as asset management, environmental impacts, and procurement strategies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this framework could enhance business growth by establishing long-term contracts with high-profile public sector organisations, opening doors to collaborative opportunities across the UK’s transport sector. ## Notice Provision of specialist, professional, technical consultancy, engineering advice, research, innovation and procurement advice services across a range of transport related topics. The framework will be divided into 2 lots and will be for a duration of 4 years. Lot 1: Value PS250m The provision of technical consultancy, engineering advice, research and innovation for roads, vehicles, highway infrastructure and operations on the following topics: (a) asset operation, maintenance, assurance and performance; (b) business support; (c) communications and data transfer; (d) customer insight research, market research and publicity; (e) design standards manuals and departures; (f) economics, statistics and transport modelling; (g) enforcement policy; (h) environmental; (i) geotechnical engineering; (j) health and safety, security, road safety and vehicle restraint; (k) highway structures; (l) identity and image; (m) incident management and traffic officer service; (n) intelligent transport; (o) management information systems; (p) network resilience; (q) pavement engineering; (r) pilots and trials; (s) post implementation evaluation; (t) quality management; (u) risk and value management; (v) road user behaviour; (w) strategic transport planning and policy; (x) sustainability; (y) traffic signals and road lighting; (z) transport engineering. For Lot 1 there will be a maximum of 7 suppliers appointed. It is expected that the successful suppliers will utilise a diverse supply chain to provide specialist support in the required areas. Lot 2: Value PS50m. The provision of procurement advice and support for contract development, supply chain analysis and general procurement activities, including commercial assessment support. For Lot 2 there will be a maximum of 6 suppliers appointed. It is expected that the successful suppliers will utilise a focused supply chain to reduce opportunities for conflicts of interest in the supported procurement activities. General: Work under the framework may be awarded following mini-competition, following a single response to a request for expressions of interest or through a direct award to a single supplier. The main site of performance of the activities is England. However, successful suppliers may be requested to work outside of England in support of the organisations enabled to use this framework, as noted in the additional information. Further details of the requirements of the topic areas and the processes to award work are included in the tender documents. Additional information: How to express interest in this tender: 1) Register for a free account at https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk 2) Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link (these are invitations to tender (ITT) open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box; 3) Click 'My Response' under 'ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with Highways England and seek any clarification. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform. You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Expressions of interest must be submitted from the applicants' registered office address. Each member of a Joint Venture (JV) must submit a letter from their own registered office confirming all company names in the proposed JV. Applicants can only participate in one JV. This framework is enabled for the use of the following UK public sector organisations: 1) Highways England; 2) Department for Transport; 3) High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd; 4) Local highway authorities in the United Kingdom; 5) Metropolitan combined authorities in England and Wales; and 6) Transport for London. Where an enabled organisation transfers some or all of its functions to a successor organisation, following the date of dispatch of this contract notice, that successor organisation will also become an enabled organisation. Highways England reserves the right not to accept the highest scoring, or any, tender. Bidders should note that tenders are submitted at the supplier's own cost and risk. Highways England may cancel the competition or part of it for any reason, and bidders' costs will not be reimbursed. Highways England expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any contract as a result of this tendering exercise commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will Highways England be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Further information is provided in the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2612ac39-049d-4ca9-a40f-1765e2f69bb2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000,000 | | 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2019 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2612ac39-049d-4ca9-a40f-1765e2f69bb2 - 14 Jun 2019 at 15:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca55054-6ac1-49a6-8a58-5bc40df2486f - 14 Jun 2019 at 15:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca55054-6ac1-49a6-8a58-5bc40df2486f - 14 Jun 2019 at 15:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca55054-6ac1-49a6-8a58-5bc40df2486f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2612ac39-049d-4ca9-a40f-1765e2f69bb2 16th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca55054-6ac1-49a6-8a58-5bc40df2486f 14th June 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d7a43c5-3c74-4718-81d0-a36dca670984 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2717006-b783-4a66-906a-2ad72a095a76 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11b3d592-393c-49c6-ad24-59f17cc744e4 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90cdd60c-07e8-4cc1-a646-cb510272e5a8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b90c68f-f41f-4ae9-8840-4985db5234a8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/134bf4fe-26c9-40af-b87c-07a547b5f569 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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