Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close
Guilford
GU1 4LZ
idf.procurement@nationalhighways.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nationalhighways.co.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Integrated Delivery Framework (IDF)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
IDF will look to procure contractors and consultants to support National Highways in the delivery of the next phases of its Roads Investment Programme.
The estimated value of the framework is between £20-30bn and will last in the region of 10 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
TBC
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71521000 - Construction-site supervision services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is for a replacement framework for National Highways’ Delivery Integration Partners (DiP) framework. IDF may also replace the Technical Assurance (TA) framework. IDF will provide national coverage for future Roads Periods, primarily providing design and construction works for renewal and enhancement schemes. This framework is likely to be divided into Lots although we are unable to provide specifics at this point. The framework will incorporate a number of different roles including contractors, designers and potentially an integrator role(s). Further details on Lots will be included in the Contract Notice and framework documents.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 February 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
National Highways will be starting market consultation on IDF to understand marketplace limitations, opinions and suggestions, with an aim to help shape the Commercial and Procurement Strategy and Contract Documents.
There will be a number of market engagement activities, including, but not limited to:
1. A series of workshops on key themes to aid in the development of IDF strategy.
2. A IDF launch session to provide an overview of the framework.
Our market engagement platform, which will include any market engagement material and any correspondence, can be found by signing up to National Highways e-tendering platform CCFT, which can be accessed by following https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ (registration is free).
Following the release of this PIN, the market engagement workshops will start on the 15th February 2023 and run every Wednesday until 29th March 2023 in Birmingham Millennium Point Hotel. One representative per company is asked to register for attendance due to space at the venue. More information on the topics to be discussed at the workshops are included at itt_146 and expressions of interest for joining all or individual sessions should be shared by sending a message through the same itt_146.
National Highways may also hold an IDF launch session in Summer 2023 to provide an overview of the market engagement to date, current IDF strategy and a forward looking procurement programme. Information on this will be issued via CCFT itt_146 nearer the time.
To register for CCFT please follow the following link (https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/) and click on the create an accountbutton will take you through to the registration area where you can follow step by step instructions. Additionally, you can view the video ‘Bravo Supplier Registration’. This is an animated tour showing how users can register, set up additional users within their organisation and view their organisation dashboard (https://www.screencast.com/t/o6NHgMNjnf?_ncp=1664202976715.16576-1).
To access the ITT - Login to the portal - Click the 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link.
Click on the relevant ITT to access the content (the Integrated Delivery Framework Market Engagement is itt_146). You will need to click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of this page in order to be able to access the material. This will move the ITT into your '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 'ITT Details box.
You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of commencing a market consultation exercise and does not constitute any commitment by National Highways to undertake any public procurement exercise.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN. Nor shall a response to this PIN guarantee an invitation to participate in this market consultation exercise or any future procurement process that National Highways may conduct. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders.
National Highways is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this PIN or any party who may participate in the market consultation exercise.