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Published 16 Jun 2023, 12:25 BST

Official UK procurement notice

TC1111 - Highways Maintenance Framework

Official notice

Authority: Manchester City Council (Local council)

Framework agreement5 lotsWorksRestricted procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£32,000,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 19 Jul 2023awarded 29 Apr 2024
Lots 5see the lot list below

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Manchester City Council is seeking suppliers for a new collaborative 4-year Highway

Maintenance Framework.

The works and services covered by the framework have been split into 5 Lots, as follows:

  • Lot 1 - Patching defect repairs (small and large defects)
  • Lot 2 - Highway mobile repairs, includes emergencies during typical business hours, out of

hours, nights, and public holidays

  • Lot 3 - Highway event support- traffic management, business hours and out of hours
  • Lot 4 – Gully cleansing
  • Lot 5 - Drainage - Repairs including improvement works, and as required, culvert, trash

screen and water course clearance

CPV: Drainage and surface works · Drainage construction works · Drainage works · Gully cleaning and emptying services · Highway maintenance work · Road-maintenance works · Road-repair works · Traffic control services · Traffic-calming works

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
4 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 7 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Patching defect repairs (small and large defects)AwardedPublished value£14,000,000

Bituminous Patching defect repairs (small and large defects).

Reactive and Planned Repairs involving making permanent repairs to carriageways, footways and cycleways.

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 22 January 2024 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Delivery: North West
Second stage: up to 7 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Highway mobile repairs, includes emergencies during typical business hours, out of hours, nights, and statutory holidaysAwardedPublished value£4,800,000

The Scope is for the provision of Highways Emergency call out response services and Highways Emergency response works for areas within Manchester City Council’s jurisdiction and covers the following services / works:

Provision of "Out of Hours" service (4pm to 7am the following day Monday to Friday plus 24-hour cover for weekends, Public Holidays including Christmas) emergency response service 7 days a week.

Option to allow the service to be extended to include Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm.

Highway emergency call out including reactive patching works and other highway emergency call outs as and when instructed by the Client.

Drainage and CCTV Call Out works as and when instructed by the Client to provide a first response and or a backup response for de-silting, cleaning, flood alleviation works etc. as and when instructed by the Client.

Provision of traffic management works; traffic, pedestrian, structures etc separation / protection works; and Signage as and when instructed by the Client.

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 22 January 2024 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Delivery: North West
Second stage: up to 7 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Highway event support- traffic management, business hours and out of hoursAwardedPublished value£3,000,000

The Scope is for the provision of Traffic and Pedestrian Management for Events, Protests and other instances for areas within Manchester City Council’s jurisdiction and covers the following services / works:

Provision of traffic management works; traffic, pedestrian, structures etc separation / protection works; and Signage as and when instructed by the Client.

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 22 January 2024 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Delivery: North West
Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Drainage - cyclical Gully cleansingAwardedPublished value£2,560,000

The tasks involve the cleansing of highway drainage situated in the carriageway, footway, cycleway:

  • Gully pot cleanse – carriageway.
  • Gully pot cleanse – footway.
  • Gully pot cleanse – cycleway.
  • ACO/Slot Drain/Beany Block cleanse.
  • CCTV Surveys.
  • High powered jetting.
  • Gully pot hand digs.
  • Rodding eye cleanse.
  • Desilting.
  • Mainline cleanse.
  • Unblock ditch.
  • Culvert clearance.

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 22 January as referred to in IV.2.2.

Delivery: North West
Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Drainage -repairs including improvement works, and as required, culvert, trash screen and water course clearance.AwardedPublished value£8,000,000

Drainage Improvements/Repairs

The works involve drainage improvement and repairs to existing highway drainage including but not limited to:

  • Hi-Powered Jetting
  • Gully pot dig out’s
  • Gully pot replacement 45/90 litre
  • Main line clean
  • Connection excavation and repair
  • Gully lid release
  • Root cutting
  • CCTV survey
  • Investigate and repair unknown fault
  • Bung replacement
  • Replace/install carriageway drain gully to include PVC gully pot, gully grating and frame, brickwork, Biscuit, and piped connection with reinstatement.
  • Replace/repair ACO, Slot drains and kerb edge systems.
  • Replace/install rodding eye.
  • Repair/install brick manholes with lid, frame, and reinstatement.
  • Removing root infestation.
  • ACO/Slot Drain cleanse.
  • CCTV Surveys.
  • Gully pot hand digs.
  • Rodding eye cleanse.
  • Connection excavation and repairs.
  • Line, joint, bend and collar replacement.
  • Replace gully grate and frame with reinstatement.
  • Renewal of road markings when affected by drainage repair.
  • Adjustment of ironwork gully lid, manhole, cover rodding etc.
  • Hedge cutting.
  • Unblock ditch/culvert.
  • Repair trash screens.
  • De-silting.

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk ↗. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am 22 January 2024 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Delivery: North West
Second stage: up to 7 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

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 · same split on all 5 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 40%Social value: 20%Environmental: 10%
Published sub-criteria (4)
  • Quality: 30%
  • price: 40%
  • Social Value: 20%
  • Carbon Neutral and Environment: 10%
Published award criteria (4)
  • Quality: 30
  • Social Value: 20
  • Carbon Neutral and Environment: 10
  • Price: 40
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “TC1111 - Highways Maintenance Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
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
16 Jun 2023, 12:25 BST
Last source update
2 May 2024, 13:45 BST
Authority reference
DN663283
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-014207
Classification (CPV)
Drainage and surface worksDrainage construction worksDrainage worksGully cleaning and emptying servicesHighway maintenance workRoad-maintenance worksRoad-repair worksTraffic control servicesTraffic-calming works
Delivery area
North West (UKD3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d706 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework is communicated to tenderers prior to entering into the framework. If an appeal regarding the award of a framework has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Publisher note: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 22 January 2024 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 4 years, expected to commence April 2024. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the framework, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed framework. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling. Check in the ITT if this is required or it the Partners are different Please note that although quantities and descriptions in the framework are those used and required by Manchester City Council this framework is open to and may be used by other Authorities and Manchester Partners - this includes the following Councils - Bolton, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Trafford, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Warrington, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM),Greater Manchester Transport Unit, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Integrated Transport Authority, Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire Authority, Manchester International Airport, and any other public authority, National Health Service (NHS) organisation or companies / partners owned by or part of any contracting body

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
19 Jul 2023, 11:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

19 Jul 2023 → 2 May 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    19 Jul 2023, 11:00 BST
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    18 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    2 May 2024, 13:45 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    2 May 2024, 13:45 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 7admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 4busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 29 Apr 2024

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

Contracts

  • Lot 3 - Highway event support- traffic management, business hours and out of hours

    Signed
    29 Apr 2024
    Value
    £3,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Lot 1 - Patching defect repairs (small and large defects)

    Signed
    23 Apr 2024
    Value
    £14,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2 - Highway mobile repairs, includes emergencies during typical business hours, out of hours, nights, and statutory holidays

    Signed
    23 Apr 2024
    Value
    £4,800,000
    Status
    active
  • Lot 4 - Drainage - cyclical Gully cleansing

    Signed
    23 Apr 2024
    Value
    £2,560,000
    Status
    active
  • Lot 5 - Drainage -repairs including improvement works, and as required, culvert, trash screen and water course clearance.

    Signed
    23 Apr 2024
    Value
    £8,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Patching defect repairs (small and large defects)3bids———
2 · Highway mobile repairs, includes emergencies during typical business hours, out of hours, nights, and statutory holidays4bids———
3 · Highway event support- traffic management, business hours and out of hours4bids———
4 · Drainage - cyclical Gully cleansing3bids———
5 · Drainage -repairs including improvement works, and as required, culvert, trash screen and water course clearance.2bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Manchester City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Floor 5 (Mount Street Elevation), Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester, North West, M60 2LAContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)Review body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

10 commercial parties on the notice
  • Bethell Construction LimitedFramework contractor00264322 Dane House, Europa Park, Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Manchester, North West, M26 1GE
  • Bethell Construction LimitedFramework contractor00264322 Dane House, Europa Park, Stoneclough Road, Kearsley, Manchester, North West, M26 1GE
  • Chevron Traffic Management LtdFramework contractor03316774 Unit 3, Thame Park Business Centre, Wenman Road, Thame, South East, OX9 3XA
  • J Hopkins (Contractors) LtdFramework contractor1112562 Monde Trading Estate, Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, North West, M17 1LP
  • J Hopkins (Contractors) LtdFramework contractor1112562 Monde Trading Estate, Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, North West, M17 1LP
  • Rosgal LimitedFramework contractor3731189 Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, North West, SK4 3EA
  • Sapphire Utilities Solutions LtdFramework contractor08368213 93 Walton Summit Road, Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston, North West, PR5 8AQ
  • Thermal Road Repairs LimitedFramework contractor09127996 Unit A, Lancaster Fields, Crewe, North West, CW1 6FF
  • Ventbrook LtdFramework contractor04390614 Chain House Lane, Whitestake,, Preston, North West, PR4 4LB
  • Ventbrook LtdFramework contractor04390614 Chain House Lane, Whitestake, Preston, North West, PR4 4LB

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.