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T0131 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs Research to support changes to RAD

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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27 Jul 2021 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is conducting a selective tender process for the project titled "T0131 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs." This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £110,689.19, scheduled to commence on 27th July 2021 and concluding on 31st July 2022. The tender period has already ended on 14th July 2021, and the associated contract will require updating existing guidelines following recent research findings related to sign positioning on trunk roads in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transportation and highway engineering. Businesses that offer research services or have expertise in traffic management and road design are particularly well-suited to engage in this contracting process. By participating in such projects, companies can enhance their market presence, build relationships with government agencies like Highways England, and contribute to the development of effective road safety measures while potentially expanding their service offerings to the public sector.

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Notice Title

T0131 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs Research to support changes to RAD

Notice Description

Highways England (the Client) is seeking the provision of services to undertake research and to also update Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Requirements and Advice Document (RAD) CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs. The core aspects of work are to: - undertake targeted research and provide recommendations into matters arising in the following areas: o Positioning of advance direction signs on all-purpose trunk roads; o Positioning of signalling on all-purpose trunk roads; o Positioning of variable message signs (VMS) in relation to emergency areas (EAs); o The structure of CD 146 and its scope to apply to motorways and all-purpose trunk roads, mindful of the differing requirements of the Devolved Administrations. - update CD 146 to: o ensure that the RAD continues to align with the Highways England strategic approach and reflects industry feedback; o incorporate a number of changes arising from previous research, agreed at the March 2021 Road Layout Technical Project Board; o incorporate agreed changes arising from the research undertaken in Task 1, via the governance process set

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-534f592d-63ba-4aa4-9f95-bb5c96f9263e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e23c60-eb55-44c4-a14d-0bad79eb2e7a
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
£110,689 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,689 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 1-2 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
HE
Contact Email
spats2@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

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