--- title: "T0295 Options Identification for A3 Guildford Barriers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4873cf7-4004-4608-9839-310d182dc6c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4873cf7-4004-4608-9839-310d182dc6c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4873cf7-4004-4608-9839-310d182dc6c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4873cf7-4004-4608-9839-310d182dc6c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2022-08-18" --- # T0295 Options Identification for A3 Guildford Barriers Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4873cf7-4004-4608-9839-310d182dc6c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4873cf7-4004-4608-9839-310d182dc6c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4873cf7-4004-4608-9839-310d182dc6c5.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the tender "T0295 Options Identification for A3 Guildford Barriers" was awarded to Highways England. The contract, with a total value of 499,694.07 GBP, falls under the services category and involves research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on July 11, 2022. The contract duration is from August 17, 2022, to July 17, 2023, aimed at achieving compliance with air quality standards for the A3 Guildford area. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering research and development services in air quality and consultancy services related to pollution and environmental protection. With a focus on delivering air quality barriers to meet compliance levels and improve air quality, businesses with expertise in environmental projects and infrastructure development would be well-suited to compete. The tender, awarded to Arup, supports Highways England's strategic objectives towards achieving net-zero operations by 2030 and promoting cleaner air for sensitive receptors in the Guildford region. ## Notice Strategic Objectives - Directive 2008/50/EC, Regulation 26 of the English Regulations (the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010 (2010/1001) imposes a limit value for nitrogen dioxide at an average of 200ug/m3 in any given hour (which is not to be exceeded more than 18 times in a calendar year) and an average of 40ug/m3 which applies to each calendar year. - Article 23 imposes a three-fold obligation on the Secretary of State; to achieve compliance by the soonest date possible; to choose a route to that objective which reduces exposure as quickly as possible; and to take steps which mean meeting the value limits is not just possible, but likely. - The development and provision of two air quality barriers alongside the A3 at Guildford is predicted to enable National Highways to support the Government in reaching compliance levels for cleaner air for Pollution Climate Mapping (PCM) Link 17736 (A3 Guildford) in the shortest timescale possible and improve the quality of air for sensitive receptors in proximity to the barriers. - This scheme aligns with the Roads Investment Strategy aims to protect the environment and improve it, through the Air Quality theme of National Highways' Designated Funds. - The project will support National Highway's "Our Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050" (July 2021). The plan includes the following commitments and aims: - By 2030 National Highway's operations will become net zero. - By 2040 all construction and maintenance activities carried out on the Strategic Road Network will be net-zero. - Supports HE Air Quality strategy (Aug 2017). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9135b276-3781-4b90-b4da-b37936133715 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2022 - 17 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £499,694 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £499,694 | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 18 Aug 2022 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9135b276-3781-4b90-b4da-b37936133715 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9135b276-3781-4b90-b4da-b37936133715 18th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fbc8cb7-f161-44db-bbd8-1533b8f5965a n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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