Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba1-57f4-71bf-b477-e604ae2d5238/asset-management-technical-services-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedure # Asset Management Technical Services Framework [Transport Scotland](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-scotland) Estimated value £13,400,000 Published 6 Sept 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Split into 4 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Transport Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has identified the need to establish a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement. This Multiple Framework Agreement for Asset Management Technical Services covers services crucial to allowing Transport Scotland to meet statutory, legal and contractual obligations and aimed at driving continuous improvement in how we manage and analyse Scottish Trunk Road asset data. The services consider national standards and codes of practice, maintenance processes/procedures, asset performance and budget assignment to deliver value for money and innovation. The Framework will consist of four Lots covering: - Asset Management Improvement Programme (AMIP) Lot which will include lifecycle planning; network resilience; scheme identification, prioritisation and optimisation; updates to road asset management policy, strategy and planning; information management; performance management as well as staff support and training. - Asset Management Performance System (AMPS) Development and Maintenance Lot. AMPS is an IT existing management and service delivery tool that is essential to the effective management and maintenance of the Scottish trunk road network and the delivery of the Operating Company Contracts. The service will through its lifetime require development and maintenance in order to improve functionality aimed at driving future improvements in Transport Scotland’s asset management practices through improved analytical capabilities and fully integrated management tools that deliver value for money solutions. - Geotechnical Certification Services Lot. The principal services shall comprise the provision of an independent geotechnical services for the certification of ground investigations, geotechnical design and other geotechnical activities related to the Scottish Trunk Road network. This shall include both the performance of the service and the provision of advice in relation to the service. In addition the services shall comprise providing advice in relation to technical specifications or publications. Other geotechnical-related services may be required to be undertaken from time to time, including similar services related to railway and other transport infrastructure. - Asset Management Technical Advice Lot. This will cover Design Standards and Professional Services which covers the review and provision of advice in relation to Departures from Standards including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), and all other Transport Scotland and UK wide Design Guidance and Technical Documents (or an equivalent to each of these documents). In addition this Lot will cover Transport Research to enable research and development work to deliver improvements in safety, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Scottish road network. The proposed framework will be in place for a period of 4 years. Read full description ## CPV classification Civil engineering consultancy servicesHighways consultancy servicesInfrastructure works consultancy servicesManagement-related servicesGeneral management consultancy servicesEconomic impact assessmentTransport systems consultancy servicesPerformance review servicesGround investigation servicesGeotechnical engineering servicesCertification servicesResearch and development consultancy servicesResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesResearch consultancy servicesConsultative engineering and construction servicesCivil engineering support servicesHighways engineering services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-03fa4a-2023-09-06T08:48:52+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-03fa4a-2023-09-06T08:48:52+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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