Scheme Delivery Framework 2 - Market Engagement

The current Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF) are due to come to an end in September 2027 and December 2027 respectively. SDF2 is an exciting opportunity for existing and new suppliers who may be interested in bidding.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued by National Highways, inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement activities to inform and shape the development of the overall strategy for the replacement of the SDF.

There will be a number of market engagement activities, including, but not limited to:

1. A launch event to provide an overview of the forthcoming programme of works
2. A series of workshops to aid the development of SDF2 overall commercial and procurement strategy

Following the release of this PIN, the launch event will be held on Microsoft Teams on 13 November 2024. To attend this event, please sign-up by accessing the registration link here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/816d2431-ae3b-… ↗

Afterwards, three face-to-face workshops are due to take place on 20 and 27 November and 04 December 2024 across Birmingham, UK. Each day will be split into two sessions, and the proposed workshops will focus on topics as per the below:

Workshop Day 1 – 20 November 2024 (Edgbaston Stadium, B5 7QU)

Session 1 (AM) – Lotting model, including Principal Contractor

Session 2 (PM) – Commercial Model

Workshop Day 2 – 27 November 2024 (Millennium Point, B4 7XG)

Session 3 (AM) – Contract Options, including Insurances & Liabilities

Session 4 (PM) – Delivery, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) & Efficiencies, Programming, Design and Build

Workshop Day 3 – 04 December 2024 (Eastside Rooms, B7 4BL)

Session 5 (AM) – Performance & Work Allocation,

Session 6 (PM) – Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) (the new Regulations) - the Procurement process, Social Value & Carbon, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing

A maximum capacity of 100 suppliers per session is permitted. Suppliers are asked to identify one key personnel within their organisation group, and any associated companies to attend each session due to limited space and each supplier representative is only able to attend a maximum of 3 sessions.

To submit an expression of interest to attend, suppliers must complete the following form by 17:00 on 6 November 2024: forms.office.com/e/pfuCeHVMXX ↗

When submitting an expression of interest form, suppliers will be asked to identify their preferences for which workshop sessions they wish to attend. National Highways will endeavor to take these preferences into account when allocating session attendance. However, we are unable to guarantee suppliers will be able to attend their first preference. Due to capacity restraints at the venues and to ensure a range of views can be shared at each session, suppliers who express an interest may be invited to attend any of the sessions stated above.

National Highways will automatically offer a virtual follow-up meeting after each workshop to review topics discussed, gather further feedback to those unable to attend the face-to-face workshops.

Our E-Sourcing Platform; Jaggaer, which will include any market engagement material and any correspondence, can be found by signing up here: nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com ↗ (registration is free).