Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-05-20
Buyer: Highways England
Country: UK
Contract type: Works
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 45233000: Construction work for highways and roads | 45233139 | 45233142: Road-repair work | 45233210 | 45233220
Estimated value: 261600000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-09-29
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Design and build arrangement demolishing existing pavement, replacing with new (flexible or composite) and overlaying of concrete pavements.
Further to the PIN published in August 2019, seeking market feedback in relation to the procurement of a concrete roads framework, this is an update on how we intend to take the procurement forward and to give you advanced notice of the opportunities that we hope to publish in May.
1) Design — two suppliers providing full design, technical assurance, site supervision and project management capability. To deliver designer/supervisor/project manager for lifecycle extension works and to provide initial design and then technical assurance for the design and build reconstruction works.
2) Lifecycle extension works — a multi-lot specialist contractor framework that will deliver focused repairs to maximise the life of the existing concrete pavement; two suppliers for each of the following specialisms: joint repairs, bay replacements, surface treatments and slab leveling (eight suppliers in total).
3) Reconstruction works — two suppliers to be appointed on a design and build arrangement with works to include demolishing existing pavement and replacement with new (flexible or composite), overlaying of concrete pavements and changes to or replacement of associated assets such as sub-surface drainage. The large volume of excavated concrete pavement is to be recycled for reuse in the concrete roads programme or more widely in delivery of Highways England’s capital programme.
This notice does not form part of any formal procurement process but is intended to give prior notice of the opportunity to bid.
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 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.
Tender documentation for contracts over GBP 10 000 will be published on a Powered by BravoSolution eSourcing Technology single website, made available to the public. You should also be aware that if your bid is successful the resulting contract will be published. In some circumstances, limited redactions will be made to tender documentation and/or contracts before they are published in order to comply with existing law, to protect commercial interests and for the protection of national security. This procurement falls within the scope of HM Revenue and Customs' Construction Industry Scheme. Successful Contractors may be required to fulfil the duties of the Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. The contract data will confirm the details of the relevant contract dates and durations. It is mandatory for new Central Government contracts, which feature characteristics involving the handling of personal data and ICT systems designed to store or process data at the OFFICIAL level of the Government Security Classifications scheme (link below), to comply with Cyber Essentials. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
All potential tenderers for Central Government contracts, featuring the above characteristics, should be aware of the requirements for the appropriate level of certification. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-essentials-scheme-overview
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.
Highways England will incorporate a minimum 10 day standstill period at the point information on award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Appeals should be lodged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2006 No 5) as amended.

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: 261600000