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title: "Specialist Advice to Structures Policy II"
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# Specialist Advice to Structures Policy II

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1b71927-c9c8-4eef-965c-28c964d94b6f

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking specialist technical support through the contract titled "Specialist Advice to Structures Policy II". This procurement process falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender was concluded with the contract awarded on 5th July 2018, which is set to run until 31st March 2019. The total contract value is £99,876, and the work will primarily be based in the North East region of England. The procurement method employed was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in structural engineering, materials science, and construction consultancy. Companies specialising in the design, construction, or maintenance of concrete and steel structures would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. Given that Highways England is actively seeking diverse technical specialisms, firms that can demonstrate innovation and a strong technical background may find this an advantageous contract to pursue for business growth.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for specialist technical support that will call up a variety of different technical specialisms. This work will involve the provision of ad hoc advice on structural components, concrete, steel and other materials. This will include design, construction and maintenance of new and existing structures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c87177a-86bd-4cdb-a300-a3436fd7f4b7 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,876 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,876 |
| 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 | 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

- 9 Jul 2018 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c87177a-86bd-4cdb-a300-a3436fd7f4b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c87177a-86bd-4cdb-a300-a3436fd7f4b7
  9th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd181678-61ea-4b06-a1eb-ad7afeeb04ba
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