Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close
Guildford
GU1 4LZ
specialistsecurityservices@nationalhighways.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
A303 Stonehenge Specialist Security Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
National Highways is seeking to procure a Contractor to provide safe and effective incident management and potential protest management response on the A303 Stonehenge project.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Main site or place of performance
A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) project in Wiltshire, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement is for a Contractor to provide the services described in the procurement documentation under an amended NEC4 Term Service Short Contract for a period of 5 years with the option to extend by up to a further 3 years at National Highways’ discretion. It is envisaged that the value of the contract over a full 8-year term will be between 5 000 000 and 10 000 000 GBP with the value being dependent upon service requirement.
The A303 Stonehenge project is an integral part of National Highways' commitment to deliver a high-performing, high-quality route along the A303/A358 corridor between the South West and South East. It will also help to conserve, reconnect and enhance the Stonehenge World Heritage Site (WHS), making it easier to reach and explore, as well as improving biodiversity and providing a positive legacy for nearby communities.
The scheme will be approximately 8 miles (13 km) long and comprises the following key components:
• a northern bypass of Winterbourne Stoke with a viaduct over the River Till valley,
• a new junction between the A303 and A360 to the west of and outside the WHS, replacing the existing Longbarrow roundabout,
• a twin-bore tunnel approximately 2 miles (3,3 km) long beneath the WHS, and
• a new junction between the A303 and A345 at the existing Countess roundabout
Incident management and response to protesters is a very specialist service environment and as such a Specialist Security Services (SSS) Contractor is to be procured to deliver this service. The Contractor will carry out the service safely and effectively to minimise any impact on National Highways' programme and reputation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract will be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Some roles require specific qualifications and professional memberships to be held, please refer to the tender documents for full details.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
23 January 2023
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 23 January 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 January 2023
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The Contracting Authority will use an eTendering system in this procurement
exercise. Information on how to take part in this Tender is detailed below:
1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) – visit https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password.
2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal - Click the 'PQQ/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 (the A303 Specialist Security Services is itt_7038). 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.
3. Responding to the tender - 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 10,000 GBP will be published and 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.
Further information will be set out in the Tender Documents. Contract dates stated
are indicative and may be subject to change.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
See details at VI.4.3
See details at VI.4.3
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
National Highways 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.