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title: "T0479 DMRB Geotechnical Review and Update Task"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2023-09-08"
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# T0479 DMRB Geotechnical Review and Update Task

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e06ab0ff-417b-4545-bdd3-85a7bc11910b

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## Summary

The National Highways has recently awarded a contract for the provision of technical services to review and update the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) with Geotechnical content. The contract, titled "T0479 DMRB Geotechnical Review and Update Task," falls under the services category with a value of 150,021.94 GBP. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21st July 2023, with a contract period starting on 22nd August 2023 and ending on 31st August 2024.

This opportunity to participate in the procurement process would be suitable for businesses providing services related to research and development and technical consultancy. The contract is designed to attract SMEs, presenting a chance for growth and collaboration. Interested businesses should align their capabilities with the technical requirements outlined in the contract to enhance their competitiveness and potentially secure future business opportunities within the transportation infrastructure sector.

## Notice

National Highways "the Client" is seeking to set up a contract for the provision of technical service to undertake the review and update of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) with Geotechnical content. The DMRB review and update is required to align the DMRB with the updated MCHW to ensure a complete set of technical and contract requirements. The DMRB update is required to incorporate the design requirements and guidance which currently sit within the current MCHW and address all areas where the updated MCHW requires a design decision / input. The updated DMRB documents will be required to demonstrate a clear and consistent flow through of requirements from the DMRB clause to the relevant MCHW clauses and/or Work Specific Requirements (WSRs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdce703-1c11-4694-af2d-8d0a0214d3ad |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,021 |
| 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 LTD - SPATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2023 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdce703-1c11-4694-af2d-8d0a0214d3ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdce703-1c11-4694-af2d-8d0a0214d3ad
  8th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/852267db-542b-4051-9b78-95ec48795b4a
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