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title: "Specialist technical advice to Structures Policy for Materials and Components"
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# Specialist technical advice to Structures Policy for Materials and Components

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30871bcf-5343-4431-b666-880049929d1f

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## Summary

Highways England has awarded a contract for "Specialist technical advice to Structures Policy for Materials and Components", valued at £249,150, to provide expert support on various technical specialisms related to structural components, including concrete and steel. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services and is classified as a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 1 April 2019 and runs until 31 March 2022, with the tender process having concluded on 20 March 2019. The contract is to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in civil engineering, materials science, or structural consultancy. Companies that can offer ad hoc technical advice in relation to construction materials and components would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders. By aligning their services with the needs of Highways England and positioning themselves within the construction and infrastructure sector, these businesses can potentially expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with a key government buyer.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for specialist technical support that will call up a variety of different technical specialisms. This work will involve the provision of ad hoc advice on structural components, concrete, steel and other materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a252249-bfa3-4a2f-bdad-a9fe530b5f99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,150 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a252249-bfa3-4a2f-bdad-a9fe530b5f99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a252249-bfa3-4a2f-bdad-a9fe530b5f99
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46dba0b9-1492-42ae-90cc-2f1a18c822a9
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