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Published 11 Aug 2023, 20:43 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Cost Estimating Framework · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: National Highways Limited (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable

Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK

Framework ceiling (notional)£12,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 16 Oct 2023awarded 22 Apr 2024

Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

National Highways framework for cost estimating support for road projects.

The Cost Estimating function is responsible for delivering cost estimates, which ensures that the business has detailed cost information to make properly informed business decisions and that governance is maintained. The cost estimates prepared by the CE team are used to approve funding at various stages of the project lifecycle. All major programme budgets and funding approvals are informed by cost estimates produced by the Cost Estimating function.

This procurement seeks to bolster the in-house Cost Estimating resources.

The new framework seeks to appoint 4 service providers to deliver cost estimates for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 4 year period.

CPV: Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

How this framework works

From the published notice

Places: up to 3 suppliers · 6 bids received (2.0 per place) · 4 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · 1 with a published value

Lot #1Framework to deliver cost estimates for road projects over a 4 year periodAwardedPublished value£12,000,000

Delivery: UK · England

Variant bids: not allowed

71242000 Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Lot #2Cost Estimating FrameworkLot estimate not published

Delivery: UK

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored

Quality: 63%Price: 30%Social value: 7%

Published sub-criteria (12)

Resources and capabilities: 9.1%
Technical solution and competence: programmes: 13.65%
Technical solution and competence: options/development: 11.375%
Technical solution and competence: tunnelling schemes: 6.825%
Conflict of interest: 4.55%
Sample Methodology: Options phase: 7%
Sample Methodology: Development phase: 7%
Sample Methodology: Budget Setting: 3.5%
Options estimates price: 12%
Developing estimates price: 10.5%
Time Charge price: 7.5%
Social Value, Skills and Apprentices: 7%

Published award criteria (12)

Social Value, Skills and Apprentices: 7%
Resources and capabilities: 9.1%
Technical solution and competence: programmes: 13.65%
Technical solution and competence: options/development: 11.375%
Technical solution and competence: tunnelling schemes: 6.825%
Conflict of interest: 4.55%
Sample Methodology: Options phase: 7%
Sample Methodology: Development phase: 7%
Sample Methodology: Budget Setting: 3.5%
Options estimates price: 12
Developing estimates price: 10.5
Time Charge price: 7.5

Staff: Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted

What this means for your bid

Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
“Cost Estimating Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Open procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement: Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 11 Aug 2023, 20:43 BST
Last source update: 12 Jun 2026, 15:06 BST
Award evaluation window: 29 Sept 2023 – …
Authority reference: pro_15404
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-055800
Classification (CPV): Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ef4e Find a Tender

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: Appeals must be lodged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (SI 2015 No. 102) as amended.

Publisher note: How to Express Interest in this Tender: Register for a free account at https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ Suppliers can designate a super user for the account who will then authorise sub-accounts for any other of their staff members who require access. Note: we ask suppliers to register one account per organisation. If you have previously had a contract or bid for work with National Highways, your company is likely to have an account already on the system. If in doubt please contact the eSourcing helpdesk via the link above to check if your organisation is already registered.

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER

Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Appointment period ends: 16 Oct 2023, 10:00 BST
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 180 days from the deadline
Bids opened: 29 Sept 2023, 11:15 BST

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Timeline

18 Aug 2023 → 12 Jun 2026 · 4 dates

Next notice expected
18 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST
Bids opened
29 Sept 2023, 11:15 BST
Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
16 Oct 2023, 10:00 BST
Notice published136 days ago
12 Jun 2026, 15:06 BST

Notice history

6 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Aug 2023

Status changed to active
30 Aug 2023, 18:42 BST
Procurement method changed
30 Aug 2023, 18:42 BST
Deadline published: 29 Sept 2023, 11:00 BST
30 Aug 2023, 18:42 BST
Deadline moved to 16 Oct 2023, 10:00 BST
6 Oct 2023, 15:38 BST
+17 days · was 29 Sept 2023, 11:00 BST
Status changed to complete
29 Apr 2024, 16:19 BST
Buyer details updated
12 Jun 2026, 15:06 BST

Published amendments (2 · 1 deadline change)

When	What	Before	After	Shift
—	TextII.1.4)	The new framework seeks to appoint 4 service providers to deliver cost estimates for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 4 year period.	The new framework seeks to appoint 3 service providers to deliver cost estimates for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 4 year period.
—	TextII.2.4)	The framework seeks to appoint 4 suppliers and will be for a period of 4 years to deliver cost estimates for road projects.	The framework seeks to appoint 3 suppliers and will be for a period of 4 years to deliver cost estimates for road projects.
—	TextII.1.4)	The new framework seeks to appoint 3 service providers to deliver cost estimates for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 4 year period.	The new framework seeks to appoint 4 service providers to deliver cost estimates for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 4 year period.
—	TextII.2.4)	The framework seeks to appoint 3 suppliers and will be for a period of 4 years to deliver cost estimates for road projects.	The framework seeks to appoint 4 suppliers and will be for a period of 4 years to deliver cost estimates for road projects.
—	DeadlineIV.2.2)	29 Sept 2023	16 Oct 2023	+17 d
—	Bid openingIV.2.7)	29 Sept 2023	16 Oct 2023	+17 d

This notice increases the number of suppliers to be appointed to the framework from 3 to 4 and extends the deadline for the receipt of tenders to 16 October 2023.

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (6)

2023-08: 3 releases · 11 Aug 2023, 30 Aug 2023

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 4admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 63 from SMEs

Contracts signed 5latest 22 Apr 2024

5 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £12,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

Cost Estimating Framework
Signed
22 Apr 2024
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Cost Estimating Framework
Signed
22 Apr 2024
Value
£15,434,052
Status
active
- Change A greater demand of cost estimating services than was originally foreseen has required the framework agreement value to be uplifted to ensure that it can be utilised until its expiry in 2028. The uplift of £3,434,052.35 is made in line with the PCR15. No change is made to the scope of works. No Change is made to the duration of the framework agreement., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: The framework agreement will be reprocured in advance of its expiry in 2028. It is therefore necessary that the current framework agreement be in place and available for use prior to this. This requires an uplifted value. It would not be possible for National Highways to reprocure this framework agreement early due to resourcing, projects ongoing, technical expertise available and value for money.
Cost Estimating Framework
Signed
15 Apr 2024
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Cost Estimating Framework
Signed
12 Apr 2024
Value
ceiling above
Status
active
Cost Estimating Framework
Signed
9 Apr 2024
Value
ceiling above
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Framework to deliver cost estimates for road projects over a 4 year period	6bids · 6 electronic	3	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

National Highways

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentNational or federal agency/officeGeneral public services 09346363 The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, UK, B1 1RNContact email Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

National Highways LimitedContracting authority Birmingham, UKContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

See details at VI.4.3Review body See details at VI.4.3

Framework contractors & participating bidders

8 commercial parties on the notice

Arcadis Consulting (UK) LimitedFramework contractor London, UK
Arcadis Consulting (UK) LimitedFramework contractor02212959 80 Fenchurch Street, London, UK, EC3M 4BY
Benchmark Estimating LimitedFramework contractor06142404 c/o Topping Partnership Ltd, Incom House, Waterside, Trafford Park, Trafford, UK, M17 1WD
Benchmark Estimating LimitedFramework contractor Trafford, UK
ChandlerKBSFramework contractor Chandlers House, Terra Nova Way, Penarth Marina, Cardiff, UK, CF64 1SA
ChandlerKBSFramework contractor Cardiff, UK
George Corderoy & CoFramework contractor 20 St. Dunstan's Hill, London, UK, EC3R 8HL
George Corderoy & CoFramework contractor London, UK

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria