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title: "Methods to predict the durability of thin surface course systems"
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# Methods to predict the durability of thin surface course systems

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ac14b79-213e-471e-a764-9076f55072d3

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## Summary

Highways England is conducting a tender titled "Methods to predict the durability of thin surface course systems" as part of their efforts to enhance the performance of thin surface course systems on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 3rd July 2018. This contract, valued at approximately £124,998, is set for a duration from 3rd July 2018 to 31st July 2019. The location for delivery is in the North East of England, and the procurement was carried out as a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. 

This tender presents valuable opportunities for research and consultancy firms specialised in construction materials and engineering, particularly those with expertise in developing testing methodologies for road surface durability. Businesses with a strong background in research and development services related to road safety and material performance would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially positioning themselves as key contributors to improving the reliability of surface materials used across the highways network.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract to conduct research that will allow us to improve the durability of thin surface course systems (TSCS); the most commonly used surfacing material on the SRN. Material loss at the surface (commonly termed as 'fretting' or 'ravelling') due to the 'scuffing' action of tyres is a potential cause of major surface defectiveness in TSCS materials. Simulations in the laboratory used effectively can lead to more accurate predictions of how materials will perform on the network. In particular, we are looking for identification of an effective test that can enable the likely 'fretting' or 'ravelling' performance of TSCS to be predicted in the laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e3340b-e45f-4575-a6f4-33c71f8b8d4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,998 |
| 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 | BIRMIMGHAM |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e3340b-e45f-4575-a6f4-33c71f8b8d4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e3340b-e45f-4575-a6f4-33c71f8b8d4f
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58bcf5fc-ea20-4994-9be0-9413dd4cc700
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