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title: "Network Occupancy Requirements"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-02-22"
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# Network Occupancy Requirements

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05efdec6-f851-4dba-af97-9d51c2047ec7

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to engage a specialist technical consultancy via a tender titled "Network Occupancy Requirements". This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically positioned within the South East of England. The tender was awarded on 25th January 2018, with the contract commencing the same day and concluding on 30th June 2018. The total contract value is £49,942. The tender period officially ended on 16th January 2018, and as of 22nd February 2018, the contract award notice has been published.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in highways engineering and document development for road standards. Potential competitors would benefit from a strong background in research and technical consultancy within the transport sector, as they will need to demonstrate their capability to provide industry best practices and innovative solutions to meet the requirements set forth by Highways England.

## Notice

Network Occupancy Requirements Highways England (HE) wishes to appoint Specialist Technical Consultancy Support (the Supplier) to assist in the development of the future Design Manual for Roads and Bridges through the Standards Forward Programme, for the area of network occupancy requirements. The Supplier will provide Author support for document compilation and a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical expertise for update of any new draft material (and revision of existing) to ensure it reflects industry best practice, encourages innovation and wherever possible efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effa2e3a-aa96-4140-a55e-9fdd319ae2ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,942 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,942 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effa2e3a-aa96-4140-a55e-9fdd319ae2ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effa2e3a-aa96-4140-a55e-9fdd319ae2ec
  22nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d74cab5-1cf1-4bca-afb1-371e3d73d7f4
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