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title: "T0049 Collaborative research with industry partners"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a575b73-f4ac-4e6e-8b02-6ef021d97a1c"
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published: "2021-03-31"
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# T0049 Collaborative research with industry partners

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a575b73-f4ac-4e6e-8b02-6ef021d97a1c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "T0049 Collaborative research with industry partners", initiated by Highways England, focused on research and development services related to sustainability in pavement construction. This service procurement, valued at £109,662.28, was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 31 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 28 February 2022. The research will take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom, contributing to future pavement sustainability standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and consultancy within the construction and environmental sectors. Companies with expertise in sustainability measures, infrastructure design, or pavement materials would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance industry standards and incorporate a UK-wide approach to sustainability, aligning with evolving targets such as "Net Zero", thus fostering innovation and growth in related fields.

## Notice

Undertake research into the evaluation of sustainability measures and benefits which, following successful outcomes of this research, may be added, or used in discussion on to the Highways England standards forward programme. The research will support the development of a generic UK approach to pavement sustainability measurement for pavement construction products and processes e.g. sustainability in design, procurement, specification, application and assessment of pavement materials and design assumptions. The research will also seek to, collate information on what other sectors and industries are doing, and take account of future targets e.g. "Net Zero".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138cb4d5-b235-4c22-b061-7f8c57ecb28c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,662 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,662 |
| 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

- 31 Mar 2021 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138cb4d5-b235-4c22-b061-7f8c57ecb28c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138cb4d5-b235-4c22-b061-7f8c57ecb28c
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c98d35d2-2c8d-49bc-b5ae-b9343a183c3c
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