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title: "1-912 Review of materials performance & texture depth policy"
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# 1-912 Review of materials performance & texture depth policy

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6793c508-8bfb-4652-8d94-95b2f6c7483a

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Highways England as the contracting authority, procuring a contract titled "1-912 Review of materials performance & texture depth policy." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £250,299, with the contract period commencing on 10th September 2019 and concluding on 10th September 2021. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, which was published on 13th September 2019, following the tender period that ended on 29th August 2019.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses proficient in research and development, particularly those specialising in pavement materials and surface treatment technologies. Companies with expertise in independent review and consultancy services related to infrastructure projects will be ideally suited to participate in similar tenders, leveraging their skills to achieve efficiency savings for Highways England. Engaging in this type of procurement may allow businesses to expand their portfolio while collaborating with a prominent buyer in the transport sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this research task is to undertake an independent and fundamental review of pavement materials performance either/or/both before/during/after installation on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This task also includes the review and assessment of Highways England texture depth policy, to account for the latest development in survey techniques for asphalt surfacing and surface treatments. This project is driven by achieving pavement efficiency savings, through the support SES Pavement Team provides to various parts of Highways England including the Operations and Major Projects Directorates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0648db7-fe4b-4ea2-8d5a-819a3d7e1558 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2019 - 10 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,299 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,299 |
| 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

- 13 Sep 2019 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0648db7-fe4b-4ea2-8d5a-819a3d7e1558

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0648db7-fe4b-4ea2-8d5a-819a3d7e1558
  13th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4defb14b-ac30-49ed-8eef-2747c1ad7946
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