Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Somerset Council

County Hall

Taunton

TA1 4DY

Contact

Mr Mark Brown

Email

mark.brown [at] somerset.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3001232224

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK23 - Somerset

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.somerset.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Surfacing Term Maintenance Contract 2024

Reference number

DN590487

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45233220 - Surface work for roads

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

The Client has a statutory duty to deliver core highway maintenance services. This Contract is one of several separate contracts with other suppliers that achieves this objective through associated activities. The Client also intends that this Contract facilitates a flexible mechanism for the Contractor to identify and implement innovative services, solutions, promote recycling and re-use, and reduce the environmental impact of the services delivered throughout the lifetime of the Contract. The Contract will support the Client’s Climate Emergency Strategy and commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.

The Contractor will deliver an annual, rolling programme of highway Surfacing schemes across the local highway network managed by the Client. This programme forms part of the Client’s wider programme of capital funded works to maintain the condition of the highway network and fulfil its duty as the Highway Authority for Somerset.

The form of contract for the service will be the NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC4) using Main Options A and E. Option A will be the principal main option with Option E available for use by the Authority when necessary.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 34996000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads
• 44113000 - Road-construction materials
• 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
• 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK23 - Somerset

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Contractor will deliver an annual, rolling programme of highway Surfacing schemes across the local highway network managed by the Client. This programme forms part of the Client’s wider programme of capital funded works to maintain the condition of the highway network and fulfil its duty as the Highway Authority for Somerset.

The Client’s Strategic Objectives are:

• A network that is adapted and resilient to climate change with a reduced carbon output, both in usage and maintenance to contribute to the commitment for Somerset to be carbon neutral by 2030.

• A safe, serviceable, and sustainable network that is fit for purpose for all users under all conditions and supports the development of the local economy.

• A service based on the intelligent client model that develops and sustains collaborative partnerships that deliver the objectives of all partners.

• A flexible and agile service that attracts and retains the best people and embraces best practice and new technologies to enable innovation.

• Sustain a financially resilient service that adopts robust asset management principles and delivers best value with the resources available.

• Optimise service efficiency and maximise income from commercialisation and external funding.

• A service that maximises social value and provides valuable local opportunities for individuals and businesses.

• An informed community that has high public satisfaction and is engaged and enabled to do more for themselves.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30

Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10

Price - Weighting: 60

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £50,000,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

96

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-002138

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

1 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

1 September 2023

Local time

12:00pm

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

Email

publicprocurementreview [at] cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3450103503

Country

United Kingdom

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