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title: "T0131 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs Research to support changes to RAD"
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# T0131 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs Research to support changes to RAD

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-534f592d-63ba-4aa4-9f95-bb5c96f9263e

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## Summary

Highways England is conducting a selective tender process for the project titled "T0131 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs." This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £110,689.19, scheduled to commence on 27th July 2021 and concluding on 31st July 2022. The tender period has already ended on 14th July 2021, and the associated contract will require updating existing guidelines following recent research findings related to sign positioning on trunk roads in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transportation and highway engineering. Businesses that offer research services or have expertise in traffic management and road design are particularly well-suited to engage in this contracting process. By participating in such projects, companies can enhance their market presence, build relationships with government agencies like Highways England, and contribute to the development of effective road safety measures while potentially expanding their service offerings to the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England (the Client) is seeking the provision of services to undertake research and to also update Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Requirements and Advice Document (RAD) CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs. The core aspects of work are to: - undertake targeted research and provide recommendations into matters arising in the following areas: o Positioning of advance direction signs on all-purpose trunk roads; o Positioning of signalling on all-purpose trunk roads; o Positioning of variable message signs (VMS) in relation to emergency areas (EAs); o The structure of CD 146 and its scope to apply to motorways and all-purpose trunk roads, mindful of the differing requirements of the Devolved Administrations. - update CD 146 to: o ensure that the RAD continues to align with the Highways England strategic approach and reflects industry feedback; o incorporate a number of changes arising from previous research, agreed at the March 2021 Road Layout Technical Project Board; o incorporate agreed changes arising from the research undertaken in Task 1, via the governance process set

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e23c60-eb55-44c4-a14d-0bad79eb2e7a |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,689 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,689 |
| 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 | 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 Jul 2021 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e23c60-eb55-44c4-a14d-0bad79eb2e7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e23c60-eb55-44c4-a14d-0bad79eb2e7a
  27th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93ad8826-f7ca-41e8-a07d-582f6dbc62bf
  n/a

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