Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c31-465c-7235-b79d-7d20a76f7d2a/delivery-integration-partners-dip-subcontractor-opportunity closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Delivery Integration Partners (DIP) Subcontractor opportunity [Highways England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/highways-england) Estimated value £8,700,000,000 Published 16 Jan 2018 Deadline Closed 9 Oct 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 will be 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 apply in lots 1 to 3, will not be permitted to also apply in lots 4 to 8. Successful DIPs will be 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. The procurement documents will provide more detail on how work will be allocated. 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 (TAP), DIP supply chain and key stakeholders to deliver an integrated solution. With specialisms including but not limited to Prelim' 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. Following the advertising of the original contract notice we now have 19 tenderers for the main competition. Potential subcontractors are invited to contact the tenderers ahead of award to offer their services. The tenderer names are given in the additional information field below. Additional information: In alphabetical order, the tenderers are: Alun Griffiths / Farrans Construction Joint Venture Amey / Sir Robert McAlpine Joint Venture Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering BAM Nuttall / AECOM Colas / Arcadis ### Costain ### Galliford Try ### Geoffrey Osborne Ltd HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited Interserve Construction Ltd John Graham Construction ### John Sisk & Son Kier Highways Ltd ### Morgan Sindall North Midland Construction ### Skanska Construction UK Vinci Construction T/A Taylor Woodrow ### Volkerfitzpatrick Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ef960021-127a-45eb-bd7e-7c0915020a8b) 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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