Highways Consultancy support Framework

What the held notices state

Tender deadline

20 Jul 2026

Process status

Complete

Regime

Procurement Act 2023, stated as UKPGA 2023/54

Procurement method

Open procedure

Stated reason for the method

Not stated on the held notice

Number of bids

Lot 1: 18; Lot 2: 7; Lot 3: 6

Above the procurement threshold

Yes

Framework agreement

Yes

How the framework will operate Following the establishment of the Framework, call off contracts will be entered into based on requirement and demand. Call off contracts will be based on the terms and conditions submitted with this tender, however a condensed "order form" will be completed and signed for each call off which will contain a summary of specific project details. A copy of the draft order form will be included with the tender documentation. Call offs under this Framework will follow a ranked call off process with the option for direct award or mini competition, as outlined below: Direct Award (Ranked Call Off) • The first ranked supplier in the relevant Lot will be approached in the first instance for each new requirement. • If the first ranked supplier is unable to meet the requirement (due to capacity, capability, or availability), the opportunity will be offered to the second ranked supplier, and so on down the ranking. • This process will continue until a suitable supplier is identified who can fulfil the requirement. As a priority, and for routine or low risk requirements, a direct award will be undertaken using the framework's ranked system. Mini Competition The Contracting Authority reserves the right to undertake a mini competition exercise with all bidders under a specific lot where it deems it appropriate. For more complex or high risk projects, where market testing and the receipt of detailed written proposals are considered beneficial, a mini competition process will be undertaken to ensure value for money and robust evaluation. The mini competition will be conducted in accordance with the terms set out in the framework agreement and will include a clear specification, evaluation criteria, and timescales. Mini competition proposals will be assessed based on the extent to which they meet the specifically defined requirements. The evaluation criteria will be clearly set out for each mini competition and may be based on the following criteria: Mini competition award criteria Potential weightings Quality (Written submission) including, but not limited to: • Technical merit • Methodology / approach • Value for money • Relevant experience and specialised knowledge 60% to 90% Price Based on lowest price 40% to 10% Please note the weightings outlined above are for a guide only. Weightings will be determined on a project specific basis, proportionate to the complexity, risk and strategic importance of the requirement. Supplier proposals will be scored against the set criteria (in line with the above thresholds), and scores will be added together to give an overall score for each proposal. The proposal(s) scoring highest that meet all of the requirements will be awarded the call off contract. Mini competition proposals will be evaluated by an evaluation panel comprised of appropriate representatives on a consensus scoring basis. Right to Direct Award Where applicable and in extreme circumstances The Authority reserves the right to make a direct award to any supplier within the relevant Lot where: • The supplier is the highest ranked and can meet the requirement; or • The requirement is of urgent nature, and following the direct award and mini competition call off options as described above is deemed unfeasible and would deliver no value to the Council; or • The Supplier in question has unique expertise or knowledge / experience relevant to the specific project, which is verifiable. The Authority reserves the right to conduct either process outlined above for any project. Pricing will be based on a schedule of rates for each discipline. These rates provided will be a maximum 'ceiling rate' and will be fixed for 12 months. While these rates will be fixed for Direct Award activity, for mini competition exercises, Suppliers are permitted and encouraged to put forward their most competitive offer (which must not exceed the tender rates) for project delivery in order to have the best chance of winning work

Marked suitable for small firms

Not stated on the held notice

Awards

• Award 1 of 3. Status: Pending. Award date: 5 Nov 2026. Lot 1.

  • WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED: Small or medium enterprise
  • PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS LIMITED: Large
  • ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED: Large

• Award 2 of 3. Status: Pending. Award date: 5 Nov 2026. Lot 2.

  • WILDE CONSULTANTS LIMITED: Small or medium enterprise
  • PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS LIMITED: Large
  • WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT LIMITED: Large

• Award 3 of 3. Status: Pending. Award date: 5 Nov 2026. Lot 3.

  • PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS LIMITED: Large
  • WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT LIMITED: Large
  • FLINDERS CHASE LIMITED: Small or medium enterprise

Suppliers named together on one award are joint. No share is stated.

Lots

Options and renewal

• Award 1 of 3, renewal: Yes

  Subject to contract performance and budget allocation.

• Award 2 of 3, renewal: Yes

  Subject to contract performance and budget allocation.

• Award 3 of 3, renewal: Yes

  Subject to contract performance and budget allocation.

Source: held original Find a Tender notices 060862-2026, 105925-2026, read offline. Each field shows what the latest held notice stating it says. Not stated means no held notice for this process states it. A size is shown only where the notice states it for that supplier.