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title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eb46"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-03"
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# SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC)

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eb46

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## Summary

Rutland County Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for the upcoming Highways Term Maintenance Contract (TMC), aimed at gathering industry feedback and exploring contract delivery options. The procurement process, falling under the works category with a focus on construction related to highways, is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that responses are to be submitted by 12:00 noon on 19th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence operational service delivery on 1st June 2024, aligning with compliance to the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and highways consultancy sectors, particularly those skilled in innovative delivery models and social value initiatives. Firms with capabilities in flexible project management and advanced technological solutions will be well-suited to compete. The soft market testing phase allows prospective bidders to better understand the Council’s requirements and expectations, thus positioning themselves favourably for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the highway industry. The Council is especially keen to explore: * The contract options and delivery models * Incentivisation of the delivery * The implications of the government's drive for social value * The level of background information required by the market to prepare a potential bid * Retaining flexibility in delivery mechanisms to take account of improved technologies and to reflect changes in regulations over a long-term contract * Introducing services to this contract currently undertaken by RCC or others The Council's intention is to undertake a procurement exercise that is compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Term Maintenance Contract (TMC). The operational service delivery elements would commence on 1st June 2024. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org by 12:00noon on 19th November 2021. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the "Soft Market Testing Questionnaire" for full indicative details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027503-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 09:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027503-2021
- 13 Oct 2021 at 09:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025561-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1
- https://www.rutland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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