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title: "T0010 Raised Profile Road Markings and Rumble Strip Research"
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# T0010 Raised Profile Road Markings and Rumble Strip Research

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f046a78d-0d7b-44d2-98fd-adcd3159b601

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## Summary

Highways England has successfully completed the procurement process for a research project titled "T0010 Raised Profile Road Markings and Rumble Strip Research". This initiative, classified under the industry category of research and development services, focuses on assessing safety benefits and impacts of raised profile road markings and rumble strips on UK trunk roads. The contract was awarded on 26th November 2020, with a total value of £133,821.72. The research being conducted is intended to inform future updates to the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. The project took place across various locations with its primary activity centred in London, commencing on 27th November 2020 and concluding on 30th November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and road safety innovations. Companies with expertise in highway engineering, traffic safety assessments, and road design could greatly benefit from this procurement process. As the research may lead to further standardisation and implementation of new measures in UK roads, businesses that can provide innovative solutions and contribute to safety enhancements will find valuable prospects for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Highways England (the Client) is seeking the provision of services to undertake research into the use of raised profile road markings and rumble strips on all-purpose trunk roads in the UK. The research will focus on: - A literature review of previous research and design requirements for the use of such measures on routes comparable to all-purpose trunk roads in the England, along with a review of the safety benefits and impacts. - Review and assessment of the potential safety benefits and impacts of using such measures on all-purpose trunk roads in England. - Review and assessment of any potential impacts that such measures may have on cross-section design requirements, drainage and pavement integrity. - Assessment of the potential impact that using such measures may have on pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists via an off-road trial. The research will include recommendations which will inform the development of a future communication to the business on the use of such measures and will also inform the future update of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Requirements and Advice Documents (RADs). This work order does not include the actual update of any DMRB RADs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dd18ad-0ee1-4970-8d2b-8ccc3a260554 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,821 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,821 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dd18ad-0ee1-4970-8d2b-8ccc3a260554

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dd18ad-0ee1-4970-8d2b-8ccc3a260554
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7e4b2c8-fa2a-48e5-8ea1-fcd240a54020
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