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1-835 Smart Motorways DMRB

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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10 May 2019 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is conducting a procurement process to secure technical consultancy services for the update of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), specifically focusing on the Smart Motorways initiative. The tender, titled "1-835 Smart Motorways DMRB," is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement has entered the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 9 May 2019 and running until 31 March 2020. The procurement method employed is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value is set at £200,000. Interested suppliers can deliver services across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consultancy and infrastructure sectors, to collaborate with Highways England on critical road design and management projects. Companies with expertise in road safety, highway engineering, and related technical consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As Highways England aims to enhance the usability and effectiveness of road infrastructure, this initiative may not only foster partnerships but also lead to long-term engagements as the agency continues its commitment to updating standards in line with industry best practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1-835 Smart Motorways DMRB

Notice Description

Highways England has an obligation under the licence agreement to review and update the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. The Smart Roads Group currently own one Interim Advice Notes (IAN 161/15), which requires migrating into the DMRB as GD301. The other two previously owned (IAN 111 and 112) have been withdrawn. In addition to this, a draft IAN that has been produced for HSR to ALR conversion needs to be converted into the new DMRB format (as GD302) for publication. Highways England is procuring technical consultancy services to support their DMRB tasks. Following an initial review of the usability, structure and content of the DMRB, Highways England is committed to developing a work programme to refresh the DMRB during the first Roads Period so that it reflects the needs of its users. A Protocol Agreement is in place that requires that the DMRB 'must seek to reduce the number of prescriptive standards and increase the number of performance standards in line with industry best practice, and thereby reduce the number of departures from standards' The increasing number of schemes being developed on the motorway and trunk road network as a result of the Roads Investment Strategy (RIS), places considerable pressure on the departures approval process. As a result, this also creates a driver to reduce the number of departures from the DMRB where this can be done by relaxing requirements, based on appropriate evidence. This work will contribute to the outcomes of the Roads Investment Strategy (RIS), Highways England Strategic Business Plan and our commitments in the Delivery Plan by providing updated, clear and consistent requirements and advice for smart roads. The task will also contribute to delivering on Highways England's commitment to review and update the content of the DMRB by 2020 including reducing the number of individual RADs and reducing the number of departures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7abd081f-2d87-43bf-aff0-7c43cb26001a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef0f558-79f6-444c-a8c5-744939357024
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
SME
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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