Scheme Delivery Framework 2

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

National Highways will use an eSourcing Portal called Jaggaer in this procurement exercise. Information on how to take part in this Tender is detailed below: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): Visit - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password. 2. Express an Interest in the tender: a. Login to the portal - Click in the 'PQQs Open to All Suppliers' area. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, aka Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. Suppliers are advised to ensure they fully understand the PQQs they are required to complete. b. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs’ page (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can access any attachments by clicking the 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. You will need to complete this process on every PQQ (Lot) are you applying for. All suppliers are required to complete PQQ_105. 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ Details', you can 'Create Response' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ. Submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult online help or contact the eTendering help desk. You should also be aware that if your bid is successful the resulting contract will be published. In some circumstances, limited redactions will be made to tender documentation and/or contracts before they are published in order to comply with existing law, to protect commercial interests and for the protection of national security. Further information will be set out in the Tender Documents. Framework dates stated are indicative and may be subject to change. National Highways reserves the right not to accept the highest scoring, or any, tender. Bidders should note that tenders are submitted at the supplier's own cost and risk. National Highways may cancel the competition or part of it for any reason, and bidders' costs will not be reimbursed. National Highways expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of this tendering exercise commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will National Highways be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

The submission route named on the official notice.

National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework 2 (SDF2) will play a pivotal role in renewing and enhancing England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN).

Covering over 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads, the SRN is a vital component of the UK’s transport infrastructure, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight.

SDF2 is designed to ensure this network remains dependable, durable, and safe, while also delivering value for money.

SDF2 builds on the foundations of its predecessor frameworks - the original Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and the Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF).

With an estimated value of £14.5 billion and a projected 8-year duration, SDF2 represents a significant investment in the future of the UK’s road infrastructure.

The framework will focus on renewing and maintaining existing assets, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, standardisation, and productivity.

It aims to focus spending on long-term asset improvements rather than temporary fixes, while simplifying commercial models to reduce administrative burden.

SDF2 will be an enabled framework to facilitate usage by Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) and Maintenance and Response (M&R) suppliers.

The new framework represents a forward-looking approach by National Highways aimed at delivering high-quality, efficient infrastructure projects that align with the evolving needs of stakeholders and road users.

While the SDF has facilitated numerous successful projects across the SRN, the SDF2 is expected to build on this foundation with innovations and improvements that respond to emerging demands in safety, transport and sustainability.

In late 2024, National Highways held an extensive round of preliminary market engagement, consisting of six face-to-face workshops and two online events, designed to incorporate input from the supply chain.

The feedback gathered at market engagement informed the development of the SDF2 strategy, and material from the events can be found here: https://highways.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/NationalHighwaysProcurement-MaterialforExternalRelease/EjbLGgLNyFFKiYPsSEatBR4BI28Sv1e4-xZToGq2cfyZ9g?e=3Tx80E For more information on the operation of SDF2, please refer to the Information Memorandum.