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title: "Realistic shear assessment of theoretically sub-standard concrete bridges"
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# Realistic shear assessment of theoretically sub-standard concrete bridges

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-868294be-eb4e-4668-9dfb-2c4eeb016faf

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Highways England, targeting a project titled "Realistic shear assessment of theoretically sub-standard concrete bridges". This initiative falls within the research and development services industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £34,324.43, is currently in the award stage, having been active since 28th May 2021, with a contract completion date set for 31st August 2021. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural engineering, consultancy, and research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their capacity to deliver innovative solutions and tailored services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in assessing concrete structures and enhancing safety provisions in infrastructure are encouraged to consider this opportunity for business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to ensure this balance is struck by ensuring we have, in the DMRB documents, provisions for the assessment of concrete structures that lead to as more realistic outcomes as possible in terms of safe load carrying capacity, and is therefore looking into a review of such provisions (as far as the specific issue defined in S110.1 is concerned) and performing a feasibility study looking into how to improve such provisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78d07e5-0e01-4e2b-a4d6-19d9f79c7661 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,324 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,324 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78d07e5-0e01-4e2b-a4d6-19d9f79c7661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c78d07e5-0e01-4e2b-a4d6-19d9f79c7661
  1st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d0700e2-0b97-4511-b1b7-d078638e8693
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