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title: "Tourist Signs RAD (DMRB)"
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# Tourist Signs RAD (DMRB)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8a509c4-7776-4028-b2a6-9251c2bc8482

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to engage businesses for the provision of services related to the update of Requirements and Advice Documents (RADs) associated with traffic signage for tourist destinations in England and Wales. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £134,974 and starting on 15th May 2018, lasting until 30th April 2019. The submission deadline for this tender was 3rd May 2018, and the work will primarily be located in London, within the research and consultancy services industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in traffic management and signage, as well as those with expertise in road safety and public infrastructure design. Businesses that are experienced in conducting research and development services and have a strong background in regulatory compliance related to road signs would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this project could lead to further engagement with Highways England and similar organisations in future initiatives.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking the provision of services to update two Requirements and Advice Documents (RADs) TD 52/17 'Traffic Signs to Tourist Destinations and Leisure Facilities in England - Signing for Motorways and All-purpose Trunk Roads' and TD 53/05 'Traffic Signs to Retail Destinations and Exhibition Centres in England and Wales - Trunk Roads' in line with the Highways England licence requirement to review and update the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) by 2020. The new RADs will supersede the existing versions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a963a2-cd8f-4d45-94bb-d22158d9492d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,974 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS/CH2M |

## 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 May 2018 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a963a2-cd8f-4d45-94bb-d22158d9492d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a963a2-cd8f-4d45-94bb-d22158d9492d
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e724d0e4-6946-46b5-a8ee-48f845d1c6be
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