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T0049 Collaborative research with industry partners

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2021 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "T0049 Collaborative research with industry partners", initiated by Highways England, focused on research and development services related to sustainability in pavement construction. This service procurement, valued at £109,662.28, was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 28 February 2022. The research will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom, contributing to future pavement sustainability standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and consultancy within the construction and environmental sectors. Companies with expertise in sustainability measures, infrastructure design, or pavement materials would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance industry standards and incorporate a UK-wide approach to sustainability, aligning with evolving targets such as "Net Zero", thus fostering innovation and growth in related fields.

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Notice Title

T0049 Collaborative research with industry partners

Notice Description

Undertake research into the evaluation of sustainability measures and benefits which, following successful outcomes of this research, may be added, or used in discussion on to the Highways England standards forward programme. The research will support the development of a generic UK approach to pavement sustainability measurement for pavement construction products and processes e.g. sustainability in design, procurement, specification, application and assessment of pavement materials and design assumptions. The research will also seek to, collate information on what other sectors and industries are doing, and take account of future targets e.g. "Net Zero".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a575b73-f4ac-4e6e-8b02-6ef021d97a1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138cb4d5-b235-4c22-b061-7f8c57ecb28c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
VCSE
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
£109,662 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,662 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
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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