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title: "1-846 Roundabouts RAD Research and Update"
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# 1-846 Roundabouts RAD Research and Update

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af6f3ac3-1a54-4468-8ecc-5b1956917e5d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "1-846 Roundabouts RAD Research and Update" is being conducted by Highways England, focusing on research services within the construction and civil engineering sector. This tender, classified under the CPV code 73000000, is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and has successfully completed the award stage as of 14th May 2019. The contract commenced on the same date and is set to last until 31st March 2021. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of approximately £199,996.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in geometric design standards and civil engineering principles. Firms that can offer qualitative and quantitative assessments, as well as strong collaboration skills with technical project boards, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. This opening is particularly suited for larger firms with substantial capabilities, as the contracting authority has indicated that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not seen as suitable for this particular procurement.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking the provision of services to undertake research into specific elements of the geometric design standards for roundabouts and investigate elements of the matters arising during the 2020 DMRB update of the Roundabout RADs. It is hoped that the research outputs will be used to enhance, amend or supersede relevant parts of the following Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) documents as denoted below; 1. CD 116 'Geometric Design of Roundabouts', 2. CD 116 England NAA 'Geometric Design of Roundabouts England's National Application Annex', 3. CD 116 Scotland NAA 'Geometric Design of Roundabouts Scotland's National Application Annex', 4. CD 116 Wales NAA 'Geometric Design of Roundabouts Wales's National Application Annex', and, 5. CD 116 Northern Ireland NAA 'Geometric Design of Roundabouts Northern Ireland's Application Annex'. Any recommended and approved updates to CD 116 and its associated NAAs will be based on literature reviews, research conducted, agreement of the Standing Road Layout Technical Project Board (TPB) members and discussions with external bodies, and quantitate/qualitative assessments and analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85d12e7-af12-4af7-b6a5-8c775cc08ad6 |
| 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 | 14 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,996 |
| 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 | BS14 0DS |
| 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 | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| 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

- 14 May 2019 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85d12e7-af12-4af7-b6a5-8c775cc08ad6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85d12e7-af12-4af7-b6a5-8c775cc08ad6
  14th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a4f927f-ab13-4a38-9613-11cbe29e2711
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