Pipeline Framework: Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF)

A pipeline has been launched for Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF). The contract start Date is 30 November 2021. Approach to market date is 12 June 2020.Highways England has published the Prior Information Notice for the Scheme Delivery Framework. Please refer to this for full details of the framework Band and Lot structure and all CPV codes.Highways England continues to roll out the Asset Delivery model to its operational areas. There is a requirement to deliver a range of renewal, improvement and selected small scheme construction works on the Strategic Road Network in areas utilising specialist contractors working collaboratively with Highways England to deliver these works. It is envisaged that this framework will straddle two Road Investment Strategy (RIS) periods (RIS 2 and RIS 3) enabling a smooth transition between them. Works for schemes have been divided into a number of workstreams that align with the contractors’ specialisms, and will also include design. Bandings have been introduced into the framework model to differentiate some contracting terms between bands.- Band AGeneral Civil Engineering- Band BTemporary Traffic ManagementRoad Restraint SystemsDrainage- Band CLandscape and EcologyRoad MarkingsRoad Lighting and Electrical WorksStructures Waterproofing and Expansion JointsTechnologyStructures Structural Services and Concrete RepairsCathodic ProtectionTunnels- Band DDesign ServicesParticipants should note that the full Scope will continue to be reviewed and refined beyond the issue of this notice.Highways England will be hosting market engagement activities (format to be confirmed) to support the design of the procurement strategy for Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF). Expressions of interest in joining engagement activities are invited from all levels of the supply chain from Tier 1 suppliers to SME’s and an email notification will be issued with further details. Interested suppliers are requested to email, providing full names and contact details to Procurement_SDF@highwaysengland.co.uk no later than 30th April 2020.Further detail will be issued to confirm how the engagement will take place, given the countries current situation of social distancing, this may take the form of webinars, Skype calls or similar.A briefing note is available via access ‘View current opportunities and notices’ and locate Scheme Delivery Framework (Project_2284) to download the note to view.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: Highways England, The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham B1 1RN. Email: Procurement_SDF@highwaysengland.co.uk