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S30114 Review of Structural Assessment Load Models in DMRB

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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26 May 2026 at 12:19

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The procurement process for the "S30114 Review of Structural Assessment Load Models in DMRB" has reached the award stage. Conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, this procurement falls under the industry category of "Development consultancy services" (CPV: 73220000). The tender aimed to support the National Highways Structures Group by reviewing and potentially revising structural assessment load models in DMRB. WSP UK Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £149,991.23, with work scheduled from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key locations for this contract include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in structural assessments and standards development. SMEs have been deemed suitable for this procurement, offering opportunities for small to medium enterprises with the requisite technical knowledge and experience to enter contractual engagements with prominent institutions like National Highways Limited. Businesses capable of contributing to complex infrastructure projects may find this field particularly beneficial for long-term growth, especially those experienced in handling substantial frameworks and aligning with national standards in structural engineering.

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Notice Title

S30114 Review of Structural Assessment Load Models in DMRB

Notice Description

Review of Structural assessment load models in DMRB. There is a need for resources to support National Highways Structures Group to review of structural assessment load models in DMRB and support implementing the changes that may be required In the DMRB including liaising with NH document owners. The contract will require the following deliverables: Phase 1 - Review the NH internal paper proposing revisions to partial factors based on a lower target reliability level and make recommendations for amendments to CS454 to incorporate the proposed approach. - Review CS454 to identify areas where current design requirements are less onerous than those in CS454. This may include, but is not limited to, the treatment of Accidental Wheel Loading (AWL); and transverse deck stiffness for CS454 LM2 loading. - Identify the further work required in Phase 2 to support proposed amendments to CS454. - Desk top review of background documents used for calibration of design Eurocodes. Phase 2 - Undertake the analyses identified in Phase 1 to support proposed changes to CS454. - Advise on the feasibility of replacing non-traffic CS454 load models (e.g. wind, thermal actions, etc.) with equivalent Eurocode load models. - Advise on the feasibility of adopting Eurocode traffic loading with reduced partial factors for assessment as an alternative to CS454 - Advise on wider changes that could be implemented to CS 454 related to different levels of traffic loading. - Assess impact on wider DMRB documents related to structural assessment. Phase 3 - Support changes required to CS454, and if applicable to wider DMRB documents, within CARS to implement the recommendations arising from Phases 1 and 2, together with any additional changes proposed by NH through prior feedback. - Support through the various stages associated with NH's standards development governance as defined in the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD) - Provide editable electronic versions of all amended documents e.g. flowcharts, drawings, etc. to NH.

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Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813cb6d1-5cf1-4982-9955-f3be4e5da830
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,991 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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 LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
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

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