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title: "T0608 Customer Focussed DMRB & MCHW Reqs and specifications"
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# T0608 Customer Focussed DMRB & MCHW Reqs and specifications

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70ae30ec-a913-4c42-9475-a22028e944a5

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded the contract titled "T0608 Customer Focussed DMRB & MCHW Reqs and specifications" under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73220000). The procurement process began with the tender stage and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS. This contract, valued at GBP 99,878.08, involves ensuring standards and requirements for Freight and Litter are up to date, supporting company objectives for RIS3 and beyond. The service will cover locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 19th November 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those that have experience in developing and updating standards for road and transportation infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially beneficial to their growth, given its nature and scope. The selective procurement method and call-off from a framework agreement imply a high level of consistency and reliability expected from the supplier, making it a suitable opportunity for established companies with relevant expertise in the field.

## Notice

The key purpose of this service is to 'ensure standards and requirements for Freight and Litter are up to date and support company objectives for RIS3 and beyond'. The key objectives include: 1. Provision to identify existing and develop standards and requirements to meet needs of freight customers within scheme development and relating to standards that sit within the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). 2. Use the outputs from Network Planning's Lorry Parking study on rest areas and laybys with SES' focus on standards to influence an update to DMRB CD 169 - The design of lay-bys, maintenance hard-standings, rest areas, service areas and observation platforms. 3. To embed and assure compliance of the Customer Service Standard on Reducing Litter and ensure the DMRB Standards for Inspection and Maintenance (GS801 and GM701) relating to 'Sweeping and CED Portfolio Business Case 2024-25 Page 26 of 48 Cleaning' and are up to date and align with Defra's new Code of Practice on litter and refuse. 4. Updating and relocating the behavioural toolkit which contains information and data on previous litter interventions, including evaluation and benefits. The toolkit is referred to in the Customer service Standard so requires updating to make the CSS effective and needs to be easily accessible. 5. To review current National Highways Standards and requirements, other standards and requirements such as LTN 1/20 and customer insight to understand if updates are required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922a9373-7d9a-4f9e-aee3-06b7f483dd3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,878 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922a9373-7d9a-4f9e-aee3-06b7f483dd3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922a9373-7d9a-4f9e-aee3-06b7f483dd3f
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59dadc22-f4a2-4100-8648-66b5715bf8f7
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