HCC - 06/21 - Bridges and Structures Framework

Concepts

• engineering works
• hertfordshire
• wcs
• railway bridge
• structures framework
• bridges
• structures framework agreement
• bridge asset management
• local highway structures maintenance activities
• bridge

Location

Description

The Bridges and Structures Framework Agreement will be a single supplier Framework. Schemes will be prepared by the Whole Client Service (WCS) and the level of detail will vary scheme by scheme with the design and preparation works is carried out by the organisation most suitable (WCS or Supplier's Designer). Therefore, in some instance the WCS may only do a brief outline feasibility study whilst on other schemes a fully developed detailed design may be prepared by the WCS. The Supplier will be required to assist with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI). The Supplier will be required to plan, design and carry out advanced testing works to aid the design process. The Supplier will be required to have the capability to undertake detailed design on a design and build basis. The Bridges and Structures Framework Agreement will deliver inter alia: o Bridge asset management strategic maintenance intervention schemes, o Bridge strengthening schemes, o Bridge refurbishment and rehabilitation schemes, o Bridge upgrade schemes, o New structural assets, o Other local highway structures maintenance activities. A Reserve Contractor has been retained in the event of repeating under-performance.

CPV Codes

• 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
• 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
• 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
• 45221113 - Footbridge construction work
• 45221110 - Bridge construction work
• 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
• 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
• 45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges
• 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
• 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
• 71322300 - Bridge-design services
• 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on the 13th August 2021 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please Note the TUPE Employee Liability Information for this procurement has been provided along with other documentation for this procurement. TUPE related information is personal data and must be protected in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection legislation and must also be kept confidential. Therefore, by accessing this Tender via Supply Hertfordshire and then the View Details button and accessing the documentation for this procurement, Tenderers agree to undertake to treat the information as confidential and commercially sensitive at all times and take all reasonable steps to prevent any inadvertent disclosure to any third party. To access this opportunity and for a full suite of tender documents please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Additional information on how to apply for this contract