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title: "T0539 Microplastics Phase 3"
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# T0539 Microplastics Phase 3

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b1f8b5-47f2-4d2b-a61f-01bc4efc0c3b

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## Summary

The National Highways Environment Sustainability Division has awarded a contract for the project titled "T0539 Microplastics Phase 3" to SPaTS Atkins and CH2M Joint Venture. The contract is for research and development services related to microplastics pollution in road runoff and other contaminants on the strategic road network. The procurement method used was "selective", with a contract value of GBP 394,031.45. The tender period ended on January 29, 2024, and the contract is set to start on February 27, 2024, with an end date of March 31, 2026, in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents business growth prospects for companies specializing in research and development services and consultancy within the environmental sustainability sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in addressing microplastics pollution and developing design guidance standards would find this tender particularly relevant. The project offers a chance for companies to contribute to improving environmental standards on the road network, creating potential avenues for further business expansion and collaboration.

## Notice

National Highways Environment Sustainability Division would like to commission further research and development to ensure our understanding of microplastics pollution in road runoff, and other 'new and emerging' contaminants of concern, from the strategic road network (SRN) is up to date, and that the assessment and design guidance standards which we publish and maintain in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) are robust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d463b-5ced-4935-9f31-8bb653a6ed71 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £394,031 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £394,031 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPATS ATKINS AND CH2M JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d463b-5ced-4935-9f31-8bb653a6ed71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d463b-5ced-4935-9f31-8bb653a6ed71
  28th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efec8ac4-43bb-4ffe-8ff6-db9a5e1133a7
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