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title: "T0446 Cyclic pavements DMRB review"
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# T0446 Cyclic pavements DMRB review

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dad20df-5e21-495e-9797-b9fdbfb27064

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## Summary

The National Highways organization has awarded a contract for the provision of services for the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) review. The contract involves updating and delivering changes through Technical Standard Committee processes, aimed at enhancing usability, structure, and content of the DMRB. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £200,000, with a contract period starting on 5th May 2023 and ending on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development industry, particularly those experienced in design and execution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this tender. Businesses located in various countries, including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories, can participate. The contracting authority is the National Highways organization based in Birmingham, England, with contact email SPaTS2@nationalhighways.co.uk.

## Notice

National Highways, 'the Client', is seeking the provision of services for Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) CD 224, CD 225, CD 226, CD 227, CD 236 and CM 231: 1. undertake updates comprising prioritised changes; either as Category B (incremental changes) or Category A (major revision) 2. deliver the updates through the Technical Standard Committee processes The starting point for this work within the Technical Standard Committee processes is authoring (including any document development plans) and the end point is CHE authorisation. This work is on National Highways critical pathway to deliver the Future SHW and associated DMRB updates. The DMRB rewrite programme is required to enhance its usability, structure, content, contract neutrality, and applicability to new construction techniques and materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c87db30-8388-434e-88e7-0e81faa532c1 |
| 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 | 5 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 5 May 2023 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c87db30-8388-434e-88e7-0e81faa532c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c87db30-8388-434e-88e7-0e81faa532c1
  5th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e490a0b8-cc90-4f18-a636-0f2345c63bf8
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