Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Assurance Services Framework Agreement: Lot 1 Single Supplier Framework; Lot 2 Multi-Supplier Framework

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The National Roads Authority is procuring on its own behalf, and on behalf of a number of local authorities, one single operator framework agreement and one multi-supplier framework agreement (each a "Framework Agreement" and each the subject of a Lot under this competition)to facilitate the National Roads Authority and the local authorities (who implement national roads programmes and projects that are funded by the National Roads Authority), to avail of the services described herein (the “Services”). The Services are divided into two Lots, one of which will form the basis of a single- supplier framework agreement (Lot 1) and the other of which will form the basis of a multi-supplier framework agreement (Lot 2). The scope of services under each framework agreement is the provision, when required, of Claims Advisor, Expert Witness, Client Representation and Procurement Advisor Services and other related services in relation to national roads programmes and projects. The services required are in four broad categories: (i) Claims Advisor Services may involve (but are not limited to): advice on, and assistance with review of, construction contract claims for additional money etc., (see Pre- qualification document) (ii) Expert Witness Services may involve (but are not limited to): preparation of, and review of, expert witness reports; provision of expert evidence in dispute resolution proceedings including but not limited to litigation, adjudication etc., (see Pre-qualification documents) (iii) Client Representation Services may involve (but are not limited to): representing the client at alternative dispute resolution proceedings etc., (see Pre-qualification documents) (iv) Procurement Assurance Services may involve (but are not limited to): satisfying the client in relation to the appropriateness of the client’s procurement processes before legal counsel is sought etc., (see Pre-qualification documents) NOTE: To register your interest in this notice a