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title: "1-845 Weaving lengths, junction spacing and APTR datum points"
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# 1-845 Weaving lengths, junction spacing and APTR datum points

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dc05734-62ad-4cac-be16-1c0bc9131391

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is located at 2 The Square, Bristol, England. The contract, titled "1-845 Weaving lengths, junction spacing and APTR datum points," falls under the research and development services industry category. This selective tender process, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 1st May 2019. The contract, valued at £74,977, began on 11th July 2019 and is set to run until 31st March 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport infrastructure and urban planning. Companies capable of undertaking detailed studies on road design, weaving lengths, and junction spacing are encouraged to consider entering similar tenders. Firms that are able to demonstrate a sound understanding of motorway operations and trunk road requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete in this domain.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking the provision of services to undertake research into weaving lengths, junction spacing and datum points. Specifically, this project will look at: 1) The suitability of current requirements for weaving lengths on motorway and all-purpose trunk roads for both urban and rural situations; 2) The scope of 'reserved lanes' in relation to weaving; 3) Minimum spacing requirements for dual carriageway to single carriageway transitions at lane drop/lane gain arrangements, as illustrated in Figure 1 below; 4) The suitability of the current requirement for the minimum spacing of priority junctions from the end of dual carriageway/single carriageway transitions; and 5) Datum points for All-Purpose Trunk Roads (APTR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c056335-efad-40a6-8ece-9df0ee36416d |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,977 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2019 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c056335-efad-40a6-8ece-9df0ee36416d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c056335-efad-40a6-8ece-9df0ee36416d
  15th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70e49ede-7e96-422e-bc2e-58692af69c11
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