Award

Specialist technical advice to Structures Policy for Materials and Components

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Award

26 Mar 2019 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has awarded a contract for "Specialist technical advice to Structures Policy for Materials and Components", valued at £249,150, to provide expert support on various technical specialisms related to structural components, including concrete and steel. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and is classified as a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 1 April 2019 and runs until 31 March 2022, with the tender process having concluded on 20 March 2019. The contract is to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in civil engineering, materials science, or structural consultancy. Companies that can offer ad hoc technical advice in relation to construction materials and components would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. By aligning their services with the needs of Highways England and positioning themselves within the construction and infrastructure sector, these businesses can potentially expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with a key government buyer.

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Notice Title

Specialist technical advice to Structures Policy for Materials and Components

Notice Description

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for specialist technical support that will call up a variety of different technical specialisms. This work will involve the provision of ad hoc advice on structural components, concrete, steel and other materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30871bcf-5343-4431-b666-880049929d1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a252249-bfa3-4a2f-bdad-a9fe530b5f99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,150 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

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