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title: "T0503 Structures MCHW Update additional task"
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# T0503 Structures MCHW Update additional task

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbf8a545-e371-47af-a64e-93bfefcb461c

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist technical support for the update of standards and specifications related to highway structures. The title of the tender is "T0503 Structures MCHW Update additional task" in the development consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £199,998.60 GBP, is set to run from September 2023 to March 2024. The procurement method used was selective, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on August 24, 2023, with the contract period starting on September 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that provide technical support services in the development consultancy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was given to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. Businesses located in various regions including the United Kingdom, European countries, and British Overseas Territories are eligible to participate in this contracting opportunity organised by the National Highways organisation based in Birmingham, England.

## Notice

Technical advice to Highway structures and VRS group National Highways (NH) Structures and VRS Group are responsible for developing and maintaining the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) specifications. NH is looking to set up a contract for the provision of specialist technical support to assist in the completion of MCHW update of the Structures, VRS, Lighting and Tunnels specifications and associated documents. The contract is programmed to run from Sept 2023 to March 2024 (The start and end dates may vary depending on contract award). For this work order scope, Structures' represents the areas of structures, VRS, Lighting and Tunnels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4842b036-e254-4300-9fca-f8bd68560822 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,998 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4842b036-e254-4300-9fca-f8bd68560822

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4842b036-e254-4300-9fca-f8bd68560822
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12f57969-4854-4b41-9a78-ee00b217d155
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