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title: "Concrete Roads Programme - Lifecycle Extension Works Framework"
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# Concrete Roads Programme - Lifecycle Extension Works Framework

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a6a1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Highways England, is for the "Concrete Roads Programme - Lifecycle Extension Works Framework" aimed at extending the lifespan of existing concrete pavements. This project falls under the works category, specifically related to surface work for highways within the UK. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, and the current stage reflects the award of multiple contracts. It involves various lots for different types of repair and maintenance works, with significant contracts signed on 4th March 2021 and 8th March 2021, with values reaching up to £22,320,000 for Lot 2.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and highway maintenance sectors, particularly those skilled in concrete repair and road infrastructure projects. Companies specialising in joint repairs, slab levelling, and surface treatments are particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework aims to establish a multi-lot specialist supplier base. With the focus on high-quality execution (60% of the award criteria) alongside competitive pricing (40%), firms with a robust track record in quality works will fare well in this procurement process.

## Notice

A multi lot specialist supplier framework to deliver focussed renewals, to maximise the life of the existing concrete pavement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Joint Repairs

Scheduled joint repair works to concrete road surfaces. The work includes: -- the replacement of old joint material between slabs with new jointing; -- it also covers small patches and thin bond repair to cover faults, such as small to medium punch outs, spalled edges, failed patches less than 1/2 a slab, linear inline repairs up to 600 mm wide, by 150 mm deep, repair/replacement of ironwork and surrounds, previously repaired stud holes, kerb edging; -- repairs will use both flexible and rigid repair materials. The aim with the rigid repairs will be to use concrete to concrete repairs where possible; -- high performance joints between different materials, such as transitions and bridge decks; -- re-installation of loops or magnetometers; -- introduction and/or widening of construction joints. The Lifecycle Extension Works contractors will be expected to provide: Construction of chosen intervention; Principal Contractor duties; Traffic management; Welfare facilities; Early contractor involvement into design phase; Small works for localised planned repair. Provides contingency for other lots should the suppliers in those Lots be unable to deliver the works.

Lot 2 - Bay Replacement and Slab Levelling

Scheduled bay replacement and slab levelling works on concrete roads. The work includes: -- full slab removal and replacement with early strength rapid set concrete materials; -- 1/2 bay or greater full depth replacement; -- this allows for pre-formed and precast slabs to be used for rapid repaid; -- replacement of dowels between joints; -- removal of depressions or heaves; -- removal of previous significant asphalt repairs for replacement of concrete slabs; -- re-installation of loops or magnetometers; -- repair to stabilise ground conditions found under the base; -- repairs to transitions (concrete); -- introduction of additional reinforcement beneath, in slab; Slab levelling between joints use vacuum grouting, grout injection or resin injection. -- stabilisation of the slab to raise it to improve longitudinal ride profile; -- stabilise transitions between different materials; -- stabilisation of areas adjacent to the mainline, such as laybys, entry and exit slips, embankments associated with the edge of the road. The Lifecycle Extension Works contractors will be expected to provide: Construction of chosen intervention; Principal contractor duties; Traffic management; Welfare facilities; Early contractor involvement into design phase; Small works for localised planned repair. Provides contingency for other lots should the suppliers in those Lots be unable to deliver the works.

Lot 3 - Surface Treatments

Scheduled surface treatment works on concrete roads. The work includes: -- white topping, -- thin surface course over asphalt, -- deeper overlays in asphalt above 50 mm to a depth of 250 mm, -- surface re-texturing, -- longitudinal grinding, -- surface milling, -- repairs to transitions (asphalt), -- repair to high friction systems. The Lifecycle Extension Works contractors will be expected to provide: Construction of chosen intervention; Principal contractor duties; Traffic management; Welfare facilities; Early contractor involvement into design phase; Small works for localised planned repair. Provides contingency for other lots should the suppliers in those Lots be unable to deliver the works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007984-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Harpur |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | COLAS; DYER & BUTLER; TARMAC TRADING; VOLKERFITZPATRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233139 - Highway maintenance work
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45233210 - Surface work for highways

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 21:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007984-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://highwaysengland.co.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:236095-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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