Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
CONNECT PLUS (M25) LIMITED
St. Albans Road,South Mimms
POTTERS BAR
EN63NP
Contact
Shaahid Ismail
shaahid.ismail@connectplusm25.co.uk
Telephone
+44 2033868500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Companies House
06683845
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/connectplus/news/call-off-framework-agreement-3/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Connect Plus (M25) Limited is not a contracting authority within the meaning of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Highway Works
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
M25 Motorway Network Improvements Works Call Off Framework Agreement (COFA 3)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Connect Plus (M25) Ltd is employed by National Highways under a 30 year design, build, finance and operate ('DBFO') concession contract to manage and maintain the M25 motorway and all associated arterial link roads ('Project Road'). Under the terms of the concession contract, National Highways from time to time instructs and sponsors Connect Plus to procure civil engineering and technology works associated with improvement schemes for the Project Road. There is a pipeline of works associated with improvement schemes for the Project Road. Therefore, Connect Plus has procured a new framework to replace the existing framework on its expiry
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £167,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45223000 - Structures construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
M25 Motorway, adjoining arterial roads and interchanges making 440km of strategic road network. Assets include five tunnels, QEII Bridge, M4 elevated section among the 2,500 structures, and other locations as instructed by National Highways.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Connect Plus M25 Ltd is employed by National Highways (formerly Highways England) under a DBFO agreement (Design, Build, Finance and Operate) contract to manage and maintain the M25 motorway and all associated arterial link roads over a 30-year period, from 2009. The works envisaged under this framework agreement will comprise Civil Engineering and Technology improvements instructed by National Highways (including but not limited to structures, geotechnical, junction improvements, roadside technology and environmental) and in some instances, combined with road infrastructure renewals works related to Civil Engineering and Technology. There is no guarantee of the Call Off Contracts to be awarded. The works will be built into contracted packages typical award value of Packages are likely between £500,000 to £3,000,000, excluding VAT. The framework contractor will in most cases be required to undertake the role of Principal Contractor. Some or all of the design of the works may be included in a number of the work packages. Examples of Civil Engineering works that may be required under the framework agreement include: signalling gantries; realignment and widening of carriageways and associated kerbing and footpaths; new earthworks; drainage and pavement works for new roads; cycleways and footways; drainage improvements including outfall works; services diversions; lighting; fences and gates; traffic barriers; signs and markings; traffic management; noise abatement schemes; strengthening of reinforced concrete or other structures; complex bridge replacement / construction; works to walkways and footpaths; works to pedestrian and maintenance access, improvements to vehicle restraint systems; landscaping; ground engineering and earthworks structuring and piling; new street lighting; Investigations, including Ground investigations, surveys, testing and site clearance as enabling works. Examples of Technology works that may be required under the framework include: supply, install, test and commission signs and signalling; vehicle height and width sensor technology; new traffic signals and road barrier systems; variable speed limit and managed motorway or equivalent signals and signing; UTC and traffic signals; ramp metering; CCTV cameras and systems; matrix signs with associated network cabling and other infrastructure; midas loops and non-intrusive replacements; VMS; incident detection systems; safety cameras; digital enforcement camera systems; enhancements to control rooms and systems.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: As in the detailed procurement documents / Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion - Name: As in the detailed procurement documents / Weighting: 20%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-022253
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DBFO-CP-XX-XX-CN-CF-00001
Title
Call-Off Framework Agreement 3 for Improvements Works
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited
30 White House Road
Ipswich
IP1 5LT
enquiries@jackson-civils.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1473238300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH - East of England
Companies House
06778819
Internet address
https://www.jackson-civils.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DBFO-CP-XX-XX-CN-CF-00003
Title
Call-Off Framework Agreement 3 for Improvements Works
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Milestone Infrastructure Limited
Abel Smith House, Gunnels Wood Road
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SG1 2ST
Telephone
+44 1438743744
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH - East of England
Companies House
13007933
Internet address
https://www.milestoneinfra.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DBFO-CP-XX-XX-CN-CF-00002
Title
Call-Off Framework Agreement 3 for Improvements Works
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Octavius infrastructure Limited
4th Floor, 45 London Road
Reigate
RH2 9PY
hello@octaviusinfrastructure.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1737944830
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
10735268
Internet address
https://www.octaviusinfrastructure.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The information provided within this Contract Award Notice about the estimated value of the opportunity is for information only and actual throughput will vary. The current estimated value range is between £50m and £167m, excluding VAT, or between £60m and £200m including VAT. Note that the framework agreements awarded are for zero value.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom