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title: "1-902 Investigation of 'microplastics' from brake and tyre wear in road"
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# 1-902 Investigation of 'microplastics' from brake and tyre wear in road

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa0ade73-8055-4852-afd5-af19e1c370bb

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## Summary

The procurement process entails a tender titled "1-902 Investigation of 'microplastics' from brake and tyre wear in road," initiated by Highways England, located in Bristol, England. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a contract value of £49,546. The tender's procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 23rd August 2019, and the associated contract period commenced on 1st October 2019 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2021.

This opportunity presents a potential pathway for growth for businesses engaged in environmental research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in studies of microplastics and related environmental impacts. Companies with capabilities in research and development, compliance with environmental standards, and advanced analytical methods are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders from Highways England, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

Highways England Environment Group provides specialist technical guidance and operational support to the company's Major Projects and Operational Directorates ensuring that we have appropriate governance procedures, and assessment techniques to manage our environmental risks. In support of this we commission research and development to ensure our understanding of the environmental effects associated with 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/b86c7be1-a007-4488-9245-0b8ee0fe8133 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,546 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,546 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2020 at 15:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86c7be1-a007-4488-9245-0b8ee0fe8133
- 3 Oct 2019 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86c7be1-a007-4488-9245-0b8ee0fe8133

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86c7be1-a007-4488-9245-0b8ee0fe8133
  9th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ab8a808-9160-4ce2-9913-2698c2042d2e
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/145f0db5-2bf0-48d2-9ddf-346acab5be38
  n/a

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