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T0168 Structures MCHW Update

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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15 Dec 2021 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highways England (HE), who are seeking to establish a contract for specialist technical support related to the update of the Structures Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW). This tender, titled "T0168 Structures MCHW Update," is classified under the research and development services category and is set in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is from 15th December 2021 to 31st December 2023, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th September 2021.

This opportunity could be advantageous for businesses operating in the consultancy and technical support sectors, particularly those focused on infrastructure and highway works. Companies with experience in updating government standards and documents will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, voluntary community sector enterprises may find this contract particularly suitable, given its potential for impactful contributions to public infrastructure development and maintenance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0168 Structures MCHW Update

Notice Description

Highways England (HE) Structures and VRS Group are responsible for developing and maintaining the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) specifications. HE is looking to set up a contract for the provision of specialist technical support to assist in the update of the Structures MCHW specifications and associated documents. The contract is programmed to run from Sept 2021 to Dec 2023 (The start and end dates may vary depending on contract award).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f66d3512-2ac0-40f5-8212-f7effc554f55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eca4dbf-d6a0-492e-9fdc-341d5818e3a7
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
VCSE
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
£480,001 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,001 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

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