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title: "S30114 Review of Structural Assessment Load Models in DMRB"
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# S30114 Review of Structural Assessment Load Models in DMRB

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82dd4cf2-0104-481b-818e-b49fda6f1387

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "S30114 Review of Structural Assessment Load Models in DMRB" has reached the award stage. Conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, this procurement falls under the industry category of "Development consultancy services" (CPV: 73220000). The tender aimed to support the National Highways Structures Group by reviewing and potentially revising structural assessment load models in DMRB. WSP UK Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £149,991.23, with work scheduled from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key locations for this contract include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in structural assessments and standards development. SMEs have been deemed suitable for this procurement, offering opportunities for small to medium enterprises with the requisite technical knowledge and experience to enter contractual engagements with prominent institutions like National Highways Limited. Businesses capable of contributing to complex infrastructure projects may find this field particularly beneficial for long-term growth, especially those experienced in handling substantial frameworks and aligning with national standards in structural engineering.

## Notice

Review of Structural assessment load models in DMRB. There is a need for resources to support National Highways Structures Group to review of structural assessment load models in DMRB and support implementing the changes that may be required In the DMRB including liaising with NH document owners. The contract will require the following deliverables: Phase 1 - Review the NH internal paper proposing revisions to partial factors based on a lower target reliability level and make recommendations for amendments to CS454 to incorporate the proposed approach. - Review CS454 to identify areas where current design requirements are less onerous than those in CS454. This may include, but is not limited to, the treatment of Accidental Wheel Loading (AWL); and transverse deck stiffness for CS454 LM2 loading. - Identify the further work required in Phase 2 to support proposed amendments to CS454. - Desk top review of background documents used for calibration of design Eurocodes. Phase 2 - Undertake the analyses identified in Phase 1 to support proposed changes to CS454. - Advise on the feasibility of replacing non-traffic CS454 load models (e.g. wind, thermal actions, etc.) with equivalent Eurocode load models. - Advise on the feasibility of adopting Eurocode traffic loading with reduced partial factors for assessment as an alternative to CS454 - Advise on wider changes that could be implemented to CS 454 related to different levels of traffic loading. - Assess impact on wider DMRB documents related to structural assessment. Phase 3 - Support changes required to CS454, and if applicable to wider DMRB documents, within CARS to implement the recommendations arising from Phases 1 and 2, together with any additional changes proposed by NH through prior feedback. - Support through the various stages associated with NH's standards development governance as defined in the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD) - Provide editable electronic versions of all amended documents e.g. flowcharts, drawings, etc. to NH.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813cb6d1-5cf1-4982-9955-f3be4e5da830 |
| 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,991 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813cb6d1-5cf1-4982-9955-f3be4e5da830

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/813cb6d1-5cf1-4982-9955-f3be4e5da830
  26th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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