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title: "1-921 Specialist support and technical advice (Tunnels and movable bridges)"
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# 1-921 Specialist support and technical advice (Tunnels and movable bridges)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ed3eef8-b727-4564-a469-71b2672e65fe

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## Summary

Highways England is undertaking a contract for specialist support and technical advice in relation to tunnels and movable bridges, with the title "1-921 Specialist support and technical advice (Tunnels and movable bridges)." This procurement falls under the services category (CPV code: 73000000) and is based in Bristol, England. The contract, awarded on 8th October 2019, has a total value of £151,640 and is set to commence on 9th October 2019, running until 31st March 2022. This competitive tender process was conducted through a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses with expertise in tunnel design, operations, and management, particularly those with experience in working alongside national and international authorities. Companies that can deliver specialist consultancy services related to infrastructure projects, especially those in the transport and civil engineering sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature. The scope for knowledge transfer and collaboration with Highways England's project staff also suggests a focus on building long-term partnerships in the industry.

## Notice

Highways England (HE) is looking to set up a contract for specialist support services and advice to support our work on: o Existing and proposed road tunnels and their operational / management systems o Service and other tunnels below or adjacent to the HE network, o Movable bridges, o Pumping stations and o Movable access gantries. o Also specialist support and advice relating to design and construction of large bored tunnels. The Consultant will have extensive and recent experience in road tunnel design, operation and management, working with national authorities and international groups on matters of policy, standards, management and best practice. The key objective is for knowledge transfer through, collaborative working and communication with HE project staff. The deliverables are to be on a reactive basis, as and when the need arises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/866232ee-6efa-4dde-a937-36bf42251eae |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £151,640 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,640 |
| 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 | 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2019 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/866232ee-6efa-4dde-a937-36bf42251eae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/866232ee-6efa-4dde-a937-36bf42251eae
  8th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4953c514-6a34-45ca-9c55-b957f6873753
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