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title: "1-904 Specialist Support - Structures (Bedford)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c485b14-5bdb-4fd0-9e0d-60298b53fdce"
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# 1-904 Specialist Support - Structures (Bedford)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c485b14-5bdb-4fd0-9e0d-60298b53fdce

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "1-904 Specialist Support - Structures (Bedford)" contract, initiated by Highways England, focuses on providing technical approval and support for structural engineering. The contract, valued at £126,701, falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender period concluded on 24 July 2019, with the contract starting on 5 August 2019 and ending on 31 August 2020. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the awarding took place on 31 July 2019.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering and consultancy services. Companies capable of providing expert technical advice in infrastructure projects, particularly those located in the UK, will find this tender particularly appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this contract is suitable for them, enabling them to expand their portfolio and establish valuable connections within the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England (HE) Structures Group provides Technical Approval of all proposals for structures, together with the provision of technical advice on structural aspects of HE projects. There is a need for additional specialist structural engineering support in order to support the Structures Group to deliver the forward workload.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614b590b-bdcc-4559-acc1-6167a1d81094 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,701 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 12 Aug 2019 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614b590b-bdcc-4559-acc1-6167a1d81094

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614b590b-bdcc-4559-acc1-6167a1d81094
  12th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf6470b9-4bce-458a-a1ea-4bc482e687ce
  n/a

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