Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c15-3a78-7310-ba68-5e1ed1432a8b/soft-market-testing-for-portsmouth-area-highways-minor-works-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value £4,000,000 Published 6 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 22 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Portsmouth City Council (the 'Authority') is looking to establish a framework agreement consisting of suppliers that are able to deliver civils works for small highways civils / construction projects (up to around £150k per project) primarily in the Portsmouth area. At this stage, the Authority is conducting soft market testing on its proposed strategies for the procurement, contractual and operational arrangements for the framework as well an envisaged timescales for set-up. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the attached soft market testing document and complete and return a feedback form to help shape the establishment and direction of the framework. It is at your discretion if you wish to take part in this exercise and will not affect your opportunity to bid for the framework if you do not, however, we would clearly value your input at this early stage. To enable us to take full consideration of your comments can you please aim to return the feedback form via InTend following the tender return process set out within the Supplier Guidance document by close of play 22nd September 2017. We will still accept responses after this date if you are unable to meet the deadline although the later it is the less likely we will be able to consider and implement comments and suggestions. Many thanks for your consideration. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of undertaking soft market testing for the following project - Soft Market Testing for Portsmouth Area Highways Minor Works Framework The full details and ability to provide feedback will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Highway maintenance work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ab656ece-3486-46ce-93c0-83a505481528) 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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