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title: "DMRB Review Development of HD25"
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# DMRB Review Development of HD25

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9fd2f49-cbfb-4332-ac72-f89be635b73b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DMRB Review Development of HD25" was initiated by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This tender, classified under research and development services, involves reviewing and amending the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) to comply with updated UK and EU legislation. The contract, valued at approximately £99,999, was awarded on 19th June 2018 and is set to run until 31st March 2019. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 14th June 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to technical standards and legislative compliance in the infrastructure sector. Smaller businesses and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with expertise in construction regulations, project management, and technical advisory roles. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their market presence and contribute to impactful developments in road infrastructure.

## Notice

The Parliamentary Protocol Agreement (2015) requires that Highways England undertakes a review of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). Therefore, Highways England requires a contract for provision of the service of amending, updating and improving the DMRB Volume 7, to take account of technical changes and the introduction/harmonisation of new or amended British, European and other technical standards and approvals. This will include the provision of advice, information and reports on various aspects connected with this work, including liaison with Highways England specialists and other contractors, as well as advising on the likely impact of changes to UK and EU legislation such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, Construction Products Regulations and Public Procurement Directives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474724ea-6a1b-4945-a996-6d77d9bb9d9a |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,999 |
| 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

- 20 Jun 2018 at 07:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474724ea-6a1b-4945-a996-6d77d9bb9d9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474724ea-6a1b-4945-a996-6d77d9bb9d9a
  20th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fb29ddb-b397-4496-b3c2-ce479d048f82
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