Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-05-20
Buyer: Highways England
Country: UK
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45233139 | 45233142: Road-repair work | 45233210
Estimated value: 80400000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-09-22
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: A multi lot specialist supplier framework to deliver focussed renewals, to maximise the life of the existing concrete pavement.
— 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 ½ 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;
Provides contingency for other lots should the suppliers in those Lots be unable to deliver the works.
— stabilisation of areas adjacent to the mainline, such as laybys, entry and exit slips, embankments associated with the edge of the road.
Provides contingency for other lots should the suppliers in those Lots be unable to deliver the works.
Constructionline (https:/constructionline.co.uk/) is the UK Government's national pre-qualification register for construction contractors and consultants. Applicants may demonstrate their suitability for a number of aspects in the selection process through providing their registration number for their valid and up-to-date constructionline account. Contractors or Incorporated Joint Ventures submitting an application should provide their constructionline registration number. For unincorporated Joint Ventures submitting an application each member of the group should provide their individual constructionline registration number. constructionline members are requested to ensure their profile is valid and up to date for the purposes of this tendering process. Where applicants do not have a constructionline account, or a valid and up to date constructionline account, they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their sustainability through other means, in accordance with the procurement documents.
The contracting authority will use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. How to take part in this tender:
— click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier);
— click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of this page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITT's page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can access any attachments by clicking the 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details box.
— click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can 'Create Response' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). Submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.
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The tenderer with the most economically advantageous tender will be required to accept the Highways England Fair Payment Charter as a condition of acceptance of their tender. Highways England intends to work with the winning bidder to explore opportunities for further efficiencies and improvements; discussions will take place during the mobilisation period. Further information will be set out in the Tender Documents. Contract dates stated are indicative, and may be subject to change.

Eligibility requirements: Constructionline (https:/constructionline.co.uk/) is the UK Government's national pre-qualification register for construction contractors and consultants. Applicants may demonstrate their suitability for a number of aspects in the selection process through providing their registration number for their valid and up-to-date constructionline account. Contractors or Incorporated Joint Ventures submitting an application should provide their constructionline registration number. For unincorporated Joint Ventures submitting an application each member of the group should provide their individual constructionline registration number. constructionline members are requested to ensure their profile is valid and up to date for the purposes of this tendering process. Where applicants do not have a constructionline account, or a valid and up to date constructionline account, they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their sustainability through other means, in accordance with the procurement documents.

Award value: 80400000