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title: "T0652 Technical support for keeping the DMRB and MCHW up to date"
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# T0652 Technical support for keeping the DMRB and MCHW up to date

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5dbd1e7-afb8-4e79-a46b-7845c017278c

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## Summary

National Highways has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "T0652 Technical support for keeping the DMRB and MCHW up to date," which falls under the development consultancy services industry category (CPV 73220000). This tender, valued at £719,603.73, has been awarded to WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract based on a call-off from a framework agreement. Covering a wide geographical area, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, the contract began on 2nd April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2030. National Highways, with an office in Birmingham, administered the procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technical and engineering consultancy, particularly those adept at managing and updating technical standards for infrastructure projects. SMEs with expertise in providing progressive assurance and supporting document compliance would find this contract especially suitable. By aligning with projects led by National Highways, businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their visibility and credibility in the field, create long-term partnerships, and contribute to the development and implementation of industry standards, ultimately facilitating business growth and development.

## Notice

Technical advice to Technical Standards Group of National Highways. National Highways (the Client) is looking to set up a contract for the provision of a range of technical engineering consultancy services to support the Technical Standards Group (TSG) with the implementation of new technical standards and revising existing technical standards which are used for the assessment, design and construction of all works on the strategic road network. The support enables TSG to manage peaks and troughs of document quality reviews, technical standards committee consultations, advice to technical authors and assurance that the documents work together to support the overseeing organisations in managing technical risk and we have a complimentary and non-contradictory set of documents with clear links between Design > Design Outputs > Construction/Installation. The overall objective of the service is that all documents are published on time with a minimum viable acceptable level of quality to meet the Client's requirements (as contained within the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD)). The service includes: - Advise and provide progressive assurance and support on the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD) matters (editorial aspects, governance aspects and aspects related to EC notification) during the drafting process. - Support TSGs vision for more automation of MDD compliance checks based on the outcome of the document reviews. - Improving National Highways capability by collecting and sharing knowledge. This work package will be managed and governed by TSG.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0cba63-5892-4e02-b64e-cdad94676155 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £719,603 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £719,603 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0cba63-5892-4e02-b64e-cdad94676155

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb0cba63-5892-4e02-b64e-cdad94676155
  23rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e45242ac-54fe-4e6c-a487-04dc20b2b45d
  n/a

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