--- title: "1-858 Departures from Standards - Technical Approval Stage 4b- Continuation of the roll out of new Departures Manual , communication and integration into the ongoing development to the DAS 3.0 Database" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c0ef2b2-89d7-487d-a923-77a721806052" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c0ef2b2-89d7-487d-a923-77a721806052" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c0ef2b2-89d7-487d-a923-77a721806052.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c0ef2b2-89d7-487d-a923-77a721806052.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2019-06-17" --- # 1-858 Departures from Standards - Technical Approval Stage 4b- Continuation of the roll out of new Departures Manual , communication and integration into the ongoing development to the DAS 3.0 Database Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c0ef2b2-89d7-487d-a923-77a721806052 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c0ef2b2-89d7-487d-a923-77a721806052) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c0ef2b2-89d7-487d-a923-77a721806052.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Highways England, which operates England's Motorway and All Purpose Trunk Road network. The tender, titled "1-858 Departures from Standards - Technical Approval Stage 4b," focuses on the continuation of the rollout of a new Departures Manual and integration into the ongoing development of the DAS 3.0 Database. Classified under the Research and Development Services category, this tender is in the Award stage, with a total value of £71,035.83. The contract commenced on 3rd June 2019 and runs until 31st March 2020, with the tender period closing on 23rd May 2019. This opportunity may foster significant growth for consultancy and engineering firms that specialise in highways and infrastructure services. Businesses experienced in providing research and development services along with expertise in construction standards and safety regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. With the emphasis on technical governance and improvement in construction practices, this tender presents a chance for firms aiming to enhance their service delivery in the public sector. ## Notice On 1 April 2015 the Highways Agency became Highways England, a government company charged with operating England's Motorway and All Purpose Trunk Road network. The statutory directions and guidance which apply to Highways England are defined in a Licence and the overall governance framework defines the relationship between government and Highways England. Highways England is also obliged to retain records of any justifications when departures from standards are considered. The departure from standards process is a key aspect of the 'added value' delivery of trunk road works and supports the technical governance aspects of the Road Investment Strategy. It provides: - a structured means of ensuring discharge of Highways England's legal and statutory responsibilities under health and safety, and highway legislation is maintained. - supporting evidence to drive improvements in highways construction and maintenance standards and guidance, locking in cost reductions Departures from Standard are considered in circumstances where there is little practical alternative except at disproportionately high construction cost, whole life cost, delays, environmental impact, effect on programme, etc. This project and Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4a which preceded it are aligned with a suite of Projects which are undertaking the review of the DMRB. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34da8874-3169-401e-a897-e5ca3f821d5a | | 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 | 17 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2019 | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £71,035 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £71,035 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WSP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2019 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34da8874-3169-401e-a897-e5ca3f821d5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34da8874-3169-401e-a897-e5ca3f821d5a 17th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/810bf584-84b2-49ee-a2ca-e0e771f8a92f n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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