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title: "National Specialist Technical Advice to Highway Structures and Vehicle Restraint Group"
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# National Specialist Technical Advice to Highway Structures and Vehicle Restraint Group

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ff82000-7d8a-40ba-9c0c-3f6eefe7a24a

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## Summary

Highways England has concluded a tender for "National Specialist Technical Advice to Highway Structures and Vehicle Restraint Group," focusing on research and development services related to structural consultancy. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15th May 2019, and the contract commenced on 29th July 2019, lasting until 31st March 2021. The project, valued at approximately £601,210, is located in the South East of the United Kingdom and has been awarded to WSP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in engineering consultancy, particularly those specialising in highway structures and safety systems. Companies that offer innovative technical advice, support in standard development, and experience in liaising with various stakeholders in the construction and infrastructure sectors would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can contribute significantly to business growth by expanding service offerings and fostering collaboration with a key public agency.

## Notice

Highways England's Highway Structures and Vehicle Restraint Group is looking to set up a contract for provision of a range of structural work that includes giving technical advice, approval of departures from standards and specifications, developing new standards, revising existing standards, specifications and external stakeholder liaison with organisations including BSI/CEN, academia, trade organisations, specialist information/ technology networks and groups, other bridge owners, contractors and consultants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec0cc8ed-e7e2-40c9-9d1a-111127adf94d |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £601,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £601,210 |
| 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 | 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

- 29 Jul 2019 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec0cc8ed-e7e2-40c9-9d1a-111127adf94d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec0cc8ed-e7e2-40c9-9d1a-111127adf94d
  29th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73009535-242d-428f-a51d-8ae7fd28c7e6
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