S30091 Pavement Technical Standard Committee DMRB and SHW cyclic reviews and delivery of updates

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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03 Jun 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process titled "S30091 Pavement Technical Standard Committee DMRB and SHW cyclic reviews and delivery of updates," which falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73220000). The purpose of this contract is to enhance and modernise the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and the Standards for Highways (SHW) documents. The project involves updating these documents to better align them with contemporary construction techniques and decarbonisation goals. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 2nd June 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028, with activities occurring in locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in pavement engineering and document authoring. Given the emphasis on specialist consultancy and technical expertise, businesses that can demonstrate extensive knowledge in highways design standards, as well as online document drafting capabilities, will find this contract particularly relevant. The successful firm, Ove Arup, reflects the scale expected for participants, offering an example to similarly large firms or those capable of collaborating to deliver comprehensive consultancy services. The contract also supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), underscoring the inclusive nature of the procurement strategy. Engaging in this contract could significantly facilitate business growth through collaboration with a high-profile entity like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

S30091 Pavement Technical Standard Committee DMRB and SHW cyclic reviews and delivery of updates

Notice Description

The need for the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Standards for Highways (SHW) rewrite was established from a review carried out by National Highways, in collaboration with the Devolved Administrations as part of the RIS1 Protocol Agreement. The objectives are: - Enhance content, usability, and structure - Increase the applicability to modern forms of contracts and construction techniques - Promote decarbonisation and digital readiness of the DMRB Documents - Ensure the new DMRB documents are aligned with the associated Future SHW documents The Task is for the provision of specialist consultants on DMRB and Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW) who can: 1. undertake updates comprising prioritised changes; as Category A and B. 2. produce the required documentation to support the relevant category of change 3. deliver the updates through the Technical Standard Committee (TSC) process and Collaborative Authoring Review (CARs) platform The consultants shall have extensive capability in the above and knowledge of pavement engineering. The Task involves: - Online document drafting/authoring - Provision of advice on aspects connected with this work - Completion of assessments to support the TSC process - Liaison with Client's specialists (including Technical Authors for the other parts of the specification and interdependencies within documents owned by other disciplines) and other Suppliers - Planning for and supporting Technical Authors engagement at pavement TSC meetings - Supporting informing industry and the supply chain - Advising on relevant legislation such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Construction Products Regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e519f82e-7b67-4373-8c93-7ec9ec605e25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131f3f1b-95b3-48c7-ba20-47caa49fb8e4
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, VCSE
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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,004 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 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

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

OVE ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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