Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-edfb-7041-ad7c-b9f3952cd17a/delivery-integration-partnership-dip awarded GB restricted procedure # Delivery Integration Partnership (DIP) [Highways England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/highways-england) Estimated value £8,700,000,000 Published 28 Dec 2018 Deadline Closed 28 Jun 2018 ## About this tender This notice confirms award of the Delivery Integration Partner (DIP) framework to 13 suppliers (this includes 2 joint ventures, making 15 companies in total). To support delivery of the UK Road Investment Strategy (RIS1 & RIS2 [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/road-investment-strategy)), DIPs will design and construct highway projects across England under NEC4 standard terms, with suitable amendments. The term will be from 2018 to 2024. The framework is divided into 8 lots, with each lot having a specific value threshold for work packages and covering a defined geographical area. Lots 1 to 3 (Band A) are for work packages not exceeding £100m, lots 4 to 8 (Band B) are for work packages exceeding £100m. Candidates who applied in lots 1 to 3 were not permitted to also apply in lots 4 to 8. Successful DIPs are guaranteed an initial package of work under each lot with subsequent contracts being allocated either on a direct award basis or under mini-competition, which may include the suppliers appointed to all lots. DIPs will undertake the following: Support Project Control Framework (PCF) Stage 2: specialist advice on planning and buildability; and where instructed Investigative and intrusive surveys. Accountable for PCF stages 3-7: Responsible for the detailed design and construction of designated project. Managing their designers to produce optimum solutions, in-house resource & specialist supply chain to construct scheme, ensuring scheme is delivered to time, cost and performance outcomes. The DIP will act as the Regional integrator between Highways England (HE), Technical Advisor Partner, DIP supply chain and key stakeholders to deliver an integrated solution. With specialisms including but not limited to Preliminary design; Specialist advice on the whole-life costing and future maintenance/inspection requirements and provisions; Development of collaboration arrangements; Supply Chain Strategy; Development of progress approvals & planning consents & DCOs; Buildability and Value Engineering reviews; Risk management; Development of H&S, Environmental and Quality plans for executing works; Construction and commissioning of enabling and construction works; Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under CDM duties; Revision and agreement of final account; Defects rectification and aftercare; Hand over asset; Strategic Programme Office related services: Planning & production strategy; Regional Procurement strategy & materials logistics plan; Commercial management; Digital platform transformation; Skills & capability strategy to minimise regional skills gap; Performance Management Office; Health, Safety & Welfare. Other duties as instructed by the Project Manager. Additional information: The framework includes a target to subcontract 25% of the value to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1cecd5ff-c486-4633-92b2-da3a00b95845) 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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