NEPO launches free survey procurement framework03/04/2024 The North East Public Buying Organisation, NEPO, has launched a free highways procurement framework for infrastructure survey solutions. |
Oldham seeks partner to deploy CRSTS millions14/04/2023 Oldham Council is seeking a strategic delivery partner to deliver a series of ‘high-quality’ public realm and highway improvement works across its area, potentially worth millions of pounds. |
National Highways gives notice on £30bn renewal framework15/02/2023 National Highways has taken the first step in a lengthy procurement process for a 10-year renewals and enhancements framework that could be worth £30bn. |
Highways Round Table: The procurement maze21/07/2022 A Highways round table operating under the Chatham House Rule saw prominent industry figures discuss the challenges of roads contracting. |
Five Bills, one Charles, and one Elizabeth line31/05/2022 Marie-Claude Hemming, director of operations at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, discusses the opportunities for the construction industry in the Queen’s Speech, as well as the challenge of rising costs. |
Government to overhaul procurement system11/05/2021 The Government plans to overhaul public procurement and replace it with 'three simple, modern procedures' to give the public sector more scope to negotiate with potential suppliers to deliver innovative solutions. |
Seven share £60m Welsh surfacing works26/04/2021 Cyngor Gwynedd Council has appointed seven contractors to a framework worth up to £60m to provide surfacing and other works across north and mid-Wales. |
Common pre-qualification standard 'to cut duplication'14/04/2021 A new industry-wide system is ‘set to transform’ the pre-qualification process within the construction industry, its backers have said. |
Public sector clients must 'act now' to support contractors25/03/2020 The Cabinet Office has told public sector contracting authorities to pay suppliers immediately and consider 'advance payments if necessary'. |
Comment: Changing the rules of procurement23/08/2019 Our broken transport project procurement processes are stifling innovation – to thrive we urgently need change, argues Dan Harvey, executive director, UK transport at Ramboll. |
Analysis: Current procurement practice is driving wrong behaviours10/07/2018 The FiTZ INDEX findings reveal emphatic agreement that current practice is driving the wrong behaviours, and achieving the wrong results, Brian Fitzpatrick writes. |
Exclusive: Highways procurement survey - steps forward but still held back10/07/2018 The latest Highways/FiTZ INDEX survey has revealed deep concerns about the nature of procurement, especially its ability to foster innovation, take on and share risk, bring in new entrants and support SMEs. However, there are signs the sector itself is ready to take steps to drive change. |
The Long Read: The return of the integrator05/07/2018 Tony Llewellyn, collaboration director at Resolex and visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, discusses the shifting landscape of infrastructure delivery and how the sector can boost productivity and long-term value. |
Highways England aims for alliance model on smart motorways20/06/2018 Highways England is planning to adopt a full 10-year alliance model for its smart motorway programme, following a process of market engagement. |
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HE awards latest South West contract22/03/2017 Highways England has awarded a new-style asset delivery contract to Ringway Infrastructure Services Limited as part of its new delivery arrangements in the South West. |
Hanson re-secures Dorset Highways contract22/02/2017 Hanson Contracting has re-secured its strategic partnership contract with Dorset Highways for maintenance of the county’s road network in a deal worth more than £100m. |
HMEP: Sector-wide approach to procuring highway services22/07/2015 The Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP) has released a new suite of services that are designed to help the highways sector to procure services and maintain local roads more efficiently. |
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