Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c26-172c-70df-98ca-1ab4d50cc904/assessment-of-highways-englands-cost-estimation-approach-for-ris2 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Assessment of Highways England's cost estimation approach for RIS2 [Office of Rail and Road](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-and-road) Estimated value £35,000 to £70,000 Published 7 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 21 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Work is underway to develop the Road Investment Strategy for England's motorways and major 'A' roads for 2020-2025 (RIS2). ORR has an important role in advising on RIS2, including advising on the deliverability and affordability of the Draft RIS and Highways England's response to it, the Draft Strategic Business Plan (Draft SBP). As part of that, we need to understand the robustness of Highways England's processes for estimating the costs put forward in the SBP. We are seeking consultancy support in two phases:  Phase I: Assessment of Highways England's cost estimation approach for Major Projects / significant capital projects used for RIS2. (This work is expected to commence in July 2018.)  Phase II: Reviewing how Highways England has applied its cost estimation approach in developing its Draft SBP costs. (This work is expected to commence in October 2018.) The two phases are scheduled separately and phase II will not start until the completion of phase I and not earlier than October 2018. Bidders are required to submit a complete bid for both phases and this will be assessed against the award criteria as stated in section 2 below. Bidders are to note that the ORR is only intending to award Phase I initially. Phase II will be subject to continued funding and satisfactory completion by the supplier of Phase I. The placement of Phase II is at the sole discretion of the ORR. Additional information: This tender closes on 21/06/2018 at 5pm. All communication must be made via the BRAVO portal. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport systems consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7565b797-d8f2-4658-ac14-1fe4f1ee4741) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Office of Rail and Road: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/office-of-rail-and-road) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre) [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin)