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title: "T0168 Structures MCHW Update"
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# T0168 Structures MCHW Update

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f66d3512-2ac0-40f5-8212-f7effc554f55

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England (HE), who are seeking to establish a contract for specialist technical support related to the update of the Structures Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW). This tender, titled "T0168 Structures MCHW Update," is classified under the research and development services category and is set in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is from 15th December 2021 to 31st December 2023, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th September 2021.

This opportunity could be advantageous for businesses operating in the consultancy and technical support sectors, particularly those focused on infrastructure and highway works. Companies with experience in updating government standards and documents will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, voluntary community sector enterprises may find this contract particularly suitable, given its potential for impactful contributions to public infrastructure development and maintenance.

## Notice

Highways England (HE) 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. HE is looking to set up a contract for the provision of specialist technical support to assist in the update of the Structures MCHW specifications and associated documents. The contract is programmed to run from Sept 2021 to Dec 2023 (The start and end dates may vary depending on contract award).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eca4dbf-d6a0-492e-9fdc-341d5818e3a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,001 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eca4dbf-d6a0-492e-9fdc-341d5818e3a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eca4dbf-d6a0-492e-9fdc-341d5818e3a7
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8646eb5e-8996-4a7e-b054-3bb1d4346e63
  n/a

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