Dynamic Purchasing System for Small Infrastructure Delivery

Worcestershire County Council wish to invite suitable Suppliers to apply to join a Dynamic Purchasing System for Small Infrastructure Delivery projects. The works will be procured as individual projects (mini competitions); the range of projects is likely to include the following types of work:

• Programmes of dropped kerbs
• New on and off-road cycle routes
• New footways and footway widening
• Cycle parking, pedestrian and cycle signage
• Pedestrian ramps and handrails
• Improvements to rights of way and creation of new rights of way
• Traffic calming works
• New bus infrastructure improvements including hard standings, shelters and raised kerbs
• Junction improvements
• Pedestrian refuges
• Pedestrian barrier and bollard installation and alterations

It is anticipated that there will be around 50+ projects a year. In order to be able to compete for business with the Council, suppliers must first be approved to join the DPS. The procurement will involve two stages:

Stage 1 - creation of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Suppliers will apply to join the initial DPS, the Council publish details of the works and form of contract, and Suppliers return details of their capability and ability to deliver according to the contract, successful Suppliers will be admitted to Stage 2.

Stage 2 - Suppliers will be invited to bid for individual projects advertised as mini-competitions via In Tend.

Suppliers who are not on the DPS will not be able to compete for business with the Council.

In order to join the DPS, a Supplier will be required to meet selection criteria and minimum standards as set out in the documents, which form part of the application process.

Full instructions regarding how to apply are given in these documents.

If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click `Express Interest`.

Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click `Opt in` which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents.

After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the `Submit your Return` button at the bottom of the page.

Any questions or clarification should be conducted via `Correspondence` through this portal.

Additional information:

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No