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T0652 Technical support for keeping the DMRB and MCHW up to date

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "T0652 Technical support for keeping the DMRB and MCHW up to date," which falls under the development consultancy services industry category (CPV 73220000). This tender, valued at £719,603.73, has been awarded to WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract based on a call-off from a framework agreement. Covering a wide geographical area, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, the contract began on 2nd April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2030. National Highways, with an office in Birmingham, administered the procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical and engineering consultancy, particularly those adept at managing and updating technical standards for infrastructure projects. SMEs with expertise in providing progressive assurance and supporting document compliance would find this contract especially suitable. By aligning with projects led by National Highways, businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their visibility and credibility in the field, create long-term partnerships, and contribute to the development and implementation of industry standards, ultimately facilitating business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0652 Technical support for keeping the DMRB and MCHW up to date

Notice Description

Technical advice to Technical Standards Group of National Highways. National Highways (the Client) is looking to set up a contract for the provision of a range of technical engineering consultancy services to support the Technical Standards Group (TSG) with the implementation of new technical standards and revising existing technical standards which are used for the assessment, design and construction of all works on the strategic road network. The support enables TSG to manage peaks and troughs of document quality reviews, technical standards committee consultations, advice to technical authors and assurance that the documents work together to support the overseeing organisations in managing technical risk and we have a complimentary and non-contradictory set of documents with clear links between Design > Design Outputs > Construction/Installation. The overall objective of the service is that all documents are published on time with a minimum viable acceptable level of quality to meet the Client's requirements (as contained within the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD)). The service includes: - Advise and provide progressive assurance and support on the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD) matters (editorial aspects, governance aspects and aspects related to EC notification) during the drafting process. - Support TSGs vision for more automation of MDD compliance checks based on the outcome of the document reviews. - Improving National Highways capability by collecting and sharing knowledge. This work package will be managed and governed by TSG.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5dbd1e7-afb8-4e79-a46b-7845c017278c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0cba63-5892-4e02-b64e-cdad94676155
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
£719,603 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£719,603 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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 UK LTD - SPATS 1

Further Information

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