Chris Jackson Civil Engineering Contractors Association Road to Devolution The Northern Powerhouse One economy 290bn GVA 15 million residents Our shared aim is for economic growth in the North to be at least as high as the rest of the country to complement and act as a balance to the ID: 725798
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Devolution and Infrastructure Opportunities
Chris Jackson
Civil Engineering Contractors AssociationSlide2
Road
to DevolutionSlide3Slide4
The Northern Powerhouse
One economy, £290bn GVA, 15 million residents...Our shared aim is for economic growth in the North to be at least as high as the rest of the country, to complement and act as a balance to the economic weight of London.
Looking forward to the next 20 years and beyond, transport is a fundamental part of achieving these goals.Slide5Slide6Slide7
Sub-National Transport BodiesSlide8
TfN
is developing a portfolio of strategic prioritised transport investment opportunities to support economic growth at both a national and local level. To allow this to happen, our new approach is for the North to take a lead in prioritising and planning transformative transport interventions, right across and beyond the North to: Transform
connectivity
Improve journey times
Improve capacity and resilience
Simplify the user experience.
Transport for the NorthSlide9Slide10
Energy: Mining
Fracking –
Cuadrilla
, Lancashire
Cumbria
Coal Mining
York Potash
Energy
: Transmission and Storage
Morecambe Bay Tunnel
Humber Gas Tunnel
Gas Storage CavernsSlide11
CECA members deliver 80% of the country’s infrastructure
It’s not
only about
the big stuff that grabs the headlines
Through our engagement we will support and keep up the profile
We can be a channel to get the message to industry
Meg-Projects (
and others) -Can
we deliver?Slide12
What we are doing
Pipeline
research
–
initially across the North
CECA procurement review.
Launched on
29
November 2016
Innovation Report
–
highlighted at National Conference
We offer advice and support on procurement, contracts, skills and resources.
Engagement with clients to get to know what they wantSlide13Slide14
CECA’s
Pipeline Project
A project map for contractors setting out the infrastructure pipeline to 2017
The North of England set to be one of the busiest regions in the UK for infrastructure
CECA’s members need easy access to information in order to take advantage of opportunitiesSlide15
Methodology
Meticulous desk based research
Creation of a mapped work bank
Increase understanding of project
delivery
Work in progress that will be updated Slide16
Opportunities in every
sector: large and small
National Infrastructure Pipeline
Local authorities
National park authorities
Combined authorities
Road
Rail
Aviation
Ports
Defence
Energy
Environmental
BroadbandSlide17
Procurement Report
8 key areas of concern leading to unnecessary cost
Information requirements disproportionate to bid value
Lack of client engagement during process
Too many bidders
Poor tender documents
Frameworks: a) That deliver less than forecasted revenue;
b
) with secondary competition(s)
Poor management of the procurement process
Quality of feedback post tender
Lack of checking and enforcement of undertakings made by contractors in tender submissionsSlide18
Procurement Report
Clear recommendations on each of the 8 areas of concern
Provides scope for open dialogue with our customers
Should lead to greater collaboration between client and contractor
Potential for procurement efficiency savings and reduced costsSlide19
Meeting the Challenge of Mega-Projects
Meaningful, genuine collaboration
Open approach to innovation
Efficient procurement processes
A robust and supported supply chain
Clear pipeline of opportunities
Realistic programme ambitions
…
and not forgetting the need for skilled resourcesSlide20
Thank you
Devolution and Infrastructure Opportunities