The council describes its Highways Transformation Programme as “the largest integrated highways partnership in the UK”.
The three bidders progressing to the next stage are:
- Balfour Beatty
- Jacobs Engineering UK /Ringway Infrastructure Services joint jenture
- Transforming Highway Services (Costain/Serco/Capita Symonds)
From an initial list of seven, four bidders have been eliminated. These were: Amey, Atkins, May Gurney/WSP and Mouchel/Carrilion.
The three shortlisted bidders will continue discussions with the council to help define the partnership structure and delivery of services in more detail. A preferred bidder will be selected by September 2011. The selected partner will then form a strategic partnership with the council.
County councillor Norman Hume, cabinet member for highways & transportation, said: “Customer focus and improving core services are two of our top priorities, and the Highways Transformation Programme will help us achieve this whilst delivering value for money for Essex residents
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