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T0608 Customer Focussed DMRB & MCHW Reqs and specifications

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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09 Dec 2024 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has awarded the contract titled "T0608 Customer Focussed DMRB & MCHW Reqs and specifications" under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73220000). The procurement process began with the tender stage and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS. This contract, valued at GBP 99,878.08, involves ensuring standards and requirements for Freight and Litter are up to date, supporting company objectives for RIS3 and beyond. The service will cover locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 19th November 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those that have experience in developing and updating standards for road and transportation infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially beneficial to their growth, given its nature and scope. The selective procurement method and call-off from a framework agreement imply a high level of consistency and reliability expected from the supplier, making it a suitable opportunity for established companies with relevant expertise in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0608 Customer Focussed DMRB & MCHW Reqs and specifications

Notice Description

The key purpose of this service is to 'ensure standards and requirements for Freight and Litter are up to date and support company objectives for RIS3 and beyond'. The key objectives include: 1. Provision to identify existing and develop standards and requirements to meet needs of freight customers within scheme development and relating to standards that sit within the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). 2. Use the outputs from Network Planning's Lorry Parking study on rest areas and laybys with SES' focus on standards to influence an update to DMRB CD 169 - The design of lay-bys, maintenance hard-standings, rest areas, service areas and observation platforms. 3. To embed and assure compliance of the Customer Service Standard on Reducing Litter and ensure the DMRB Standards for Inspection and Maintenance (GS801 and GM701) relating to 'Sweeping and CED Portfolio Business Case 2024-25 Page 26 of 48 Cleaning' and are up to date and align with Defra's new Code of Practice on litter and refuse. 4. Updating and relocating the behavioural toolkit which contains information and data on previous litter interventions, including evaluation and benefits. The toolkit is referred to in the Customer service Standard so requires updating to make the CSS effective and needs to be easily accessible. 5. To review current National Highways Standards and requirements, other standards and requirements such as LTN 1/20 and customer insight to understand if updates are required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70ae30ec-a913-4c42-9475-a22028e944a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922a9373-7d9a-4f9e-aee3-06b7f483dd3f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,878 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,878 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS

Further Information

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