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title: "1-958 Design Requirements - 5 Lane Motorway Research"
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# 1-958 Design Requirements - 5 Lane Motorway Research

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7aab8f9c-1680-409d-ad97-de72bf8a6194

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Highways England, is for the title "1-958 Design Requirements - 5 Lane Motorway Research," categorised under research and development services. Located in London, the tender falls within the services sector and was completed following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4th October 2019, with the contract commencing on 11th October 2019 and concluding on 30th September 2020. The awarded contract value is £83,377, allocated to the successful supplier, Atkins.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in transportation research and motorway design. Businesses that specialise in research and development of infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete, enhancing their capabilities and expanding their service offerings in adherence to evolving transport regulations. Engaging with Highways England could also pave the way for future contracts and collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking the provision of services to: - Research the inclusion of an additional Motorway traffic lane to the current permitted maximum of 4 lanes allowed for in TD 27/05 Cross Sections and Headrooms. - Research the inclusion of an additional All-Purpose Trunk Roads (APTR) traffic lane to the current permitted maximum of 3 lanes allowed for in TD 27/05 Cross Sections and Headrooms. - Provide evidence to support the inclusion of a 3-lane ghost island diverge arrangement into CD 122 (CD 122 replaces TD 22/06 Grade Separated Junctions).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6762f85a-9230-4369-9b69-be0e2e81cf88 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,377 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,377 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6762f85a-9230-4369-9b69-be0e2e81cf88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6762f85a-9230-4369-9b69-be0e2e81cf88
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8559b965-c049-4425-9105-e949273728d4
  n/a

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