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title: "S30091 Pavement Technical Standard Committee DMRB and SHW cyclic reviews and delivery of updates"
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# S30091 Pavement Technical Standard Committee DMRB and SHW cyclic reviews and delivery of updates

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e519f82e-7b67-4373-8c93-7ec9ec605e25

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process titled "S30091 Pavement Technical Standard Committee DMRB and SHW cyclic reviews and delivery of updates," which falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73220000). The purpose of this contract is to enhance and modernise the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and the Standards for Highways (SHW) documents. The project involves updating these documents to better align them with contemporary construction techniques and decarbonisation goals. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 2nd June 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028, with activities occurring in locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in pavement engineering and document authoring. Given the emphasis on specialist consultancy and technical expertise, businesses that can demonstrate extensive knowledge in highways design standards, as well as online document drafting capabilities, will find this contract particularly relevant. The successful firm, Ove Arup, reflects the scale expected for participants, offering an example to similarly large firms or those capable of collaborating to deliver comprehensive consultancy services. The contract also supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), underscoring the inclusive nature of the procurement strategy. Engaging in this contract could significantly facilitate business growth through collaboration with a high-profile entity like National Highways Limited.

## Notice

The need for the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Standards for Highways (SHW) rewrite was established from a review carried out by National Highways, in collaboration with the Devolved Administrations as part of the RIS1 Protocol Agreement. The objectives are: - Enhance content, usability, and structure - Increase the applicability to modern forms of contracts and construction techniques - Promote decarbonisation and digital readiness of the DMRB Documents - Ensure the new DMRB documents are aligned with the associated Future SHW documents The Task is for the provision of specialist consultants on DMRB and Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW) who can: 1. undertake updates comprising prioritised changes; as Category A and B. 2. produce the required documentation to support the relevant category of change 3. deliver the updates through the Technical Standard Committee (TSC) process and Collaborative Authoring Review (CARs) platform The consultants shall have extensive capability in the above and knowledge of pavement engineering. The Task involves: - Online document drafting/authoring - Provision of advice on aspects connected with this work - Completion of assessments to support the TSC process - Liaison with Client's specialists (including Technical Authors for the other parts of the specification and interdependencies within documents owned by other disciplines) and other Suppliers - Planning for and supporting Technical Authors engagement at pavement TSC meetings - Supporting informing industry and the supply chain - Advising on relevant legislation such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and Construction Products Regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131f3f1b-95b3-48c7-ba20-47caa49fb8e4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,004 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131f3f1b-95b3-48c7-ba20-47caa49fb8e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/131f3f1b-95b3-48c7-ba20-47caa49fb8e4
  3rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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