Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Connect Plus (M25) Ltd on behalf of themselves and Highways England
Connect Plus House, St Albans Road, South Mimms
Potters Bar
EN6 3NP
UK
Contact person: Procurement Manager
Telephone: +44 203386500
E-mail: supplierday@connectplusm25.co.uk
NUTS: UKJ
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Other: highway works
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
M25 Motorway Network Improvement Works Call-Off Framework Agreement.
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45233100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Connect Plus (M25) Ltd is employed by Highways England under a DBFO (Design, Build, Finance and Operate) Contract to manage and maintain the M25 motorway and all associated arterial link roads (the ‘Project Road’) over a 30 year period.
The works envisaged under this framework agreement will comprise Civil Engineering and Technology works (including but not limited to structures, geotech, junction improvements, road technology) associated with improvement schemes on the Project Road and in some instances, combined with road infrastructure renewals works related to Civil Engineering and Technology.
It is estimated that the total value of the works over the full duration of the framework agreement will be in the range of 50 000 000 GBP and 150 000 000 GBP.
It is envisaged that there will be a minimum of 3 framework contractors.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
150 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35100000
34970000
31000000
34990000
45310000
45220000
34920000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
Main site or place of performance:
London, South East England.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The works envisaged under this framework agreement comprise improvement schemes involving Civil Engineering and Technology works and in some instances may be combined with road infrastructure renewals works related to Civil Engineering and Technology.
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.
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will be for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of Connect Plus.
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about 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 in the OJ S:
2016/S 159-287943
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Skanska Construction UK Ltd
Rickmansworth
UK
NUTS: UKJ
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R&W Civil Engineering Ltd
Dibden
UK
NUTS: UKJ32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jackson Civil Engineering Group Ltd
Ipswich
UK
NUTS: UKH14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/11/2017
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Geoffrey Osborne Ltd
Reigate
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Connect Plus (M25) Ltd
Potters Bar
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Connect Plus (M25) Ltd
Potters Bar
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals:
The contracting entity will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the time that tenderers are notified of the outcome of the contract award. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered in to. Unsuccessful tenderers should notify the contracting entity in writing in the first instance should they wish to challenge the award notification.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Connect Plus (M25) Ltd
Potters Bar
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/11/2017