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title: "1-979 Collaborative research into new generation of asphalt materials"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33e83c81-fce8-4293-a4d8-eba502b17cfe"
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# 1-979 Collaborative research into new generation of asphalt materials

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33e83c81-fce8-4293-a4d8-eba502b17cfe

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by Highways England, is focused on the tender titled "1-979 Collaborative research into new generation of asphalt materials." The procurement falls under the research and development services industry category, with a total contract value of £80,000. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1 January 2020 and concluding on 31 December 2020. The procurement method was a selective approach, having been called off from a framework agreement. The tender period for submissions closed on 3 December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in asphalt materials, sustainability innovations, and waste materials' utilisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this process, as the procurement is inclusive of such businesses. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in addressing life-cycle performance and sustainability challenges in construction materials are encouraged to respond, potentially enhancing their market presence and contributing to innovative solutions within the industry.

## Notice

The purpose of this research task is to undertake an independent review of processes to improve the assessment, efficiency and cost effectiveness of Reclaimed Asphalt (RA) materials and end of life assessment for mixtures containing additives or components derived from waste products. Increasingly, non-bituminous, non-mineral and waste-derived products are being proposed as novel additives or components for inclusion in asphalts. While this may address sustainability challenges of other industries, the potential impacts on whole-life performance of asphalts is often not fully addressed beyond marketing claims around limited performance characteristics. Some waste-derived streams may have the potential to influence end of waste criteria of the additives and / or prevent future recycling and reuse of the asphalt product into which they are 'recycled'. It is essential that a review is carried out now to ensure that any expected economic and/or environmental benefits are properly understood prior to possibly developing specifications and methods for design, procurement, application and assessment of sustainable and innovative materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0029fc8e-4180-4853-ab60-b89db583836f |
| 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 | 27 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 27 Dec 2019 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0029fc8e-4180-4853-ab60-b89db583836f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0029fc8e-4180-4853-ab60-b89db583836f
  27th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1fff8ad-064c-44ca-af98-f247678a0f7b
  n/a

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