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title: "MFA for Design Standards Advice and Professional Advice - DMRB Drainage Standards Review"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699848"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-08-19"
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# MFA for Design Standards Advice and Professional Advice - DMRB Drainage Standards Review

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699848

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the title "MFA for Design Standards Advice and Professional Advice - DMRB Drainage Standards Review" was carried out by Transport Scotland, a national agency based in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method used was a selective process with procurement details classified as a Restricted procedure. The contract has been awarded and is currently active, with a value of £51,149.54 GBP signed on 27th June 2022.

This tender presented by Transport Scotland offers business growth opportunities for consultancy services related to transport infrastructure. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should have expertise in design standards, drainage systems, and consultancy services within the Scottish transport network. The contracting process has already been completed, with the award given to Jacobs UK Ltd., a large-scale supplier based in Glasgow.

## Notice

Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants to provide Standards Advice and Professional services, relating to transport services. These will include the analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports and recommendations relating to construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of Scottish transport infrastructure. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for the review in all aspects of the DMRB drainage documents and advice how this relates to design of such systems on the Scottish trunk road network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a Consultant to provide transport related technical assistance. It has been concluded that this requirement would be best met through the use of a multiple supplier framework agreement. The framework agreement/contract will be in place until the end of March 2025 to award tasks and continue beyond that period until the satisfactory completion of tasks awarded. The Agreement will require the provision of services including data collection, analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports and recommendations relating to the construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of the Scottish transport infrastructure. The work packages ordered through the Agreement may include the following categories: geotechnical and drainage; design standards, specification and materials; structures; maintenance and operation of transport infrastructure assets; traffic and transportation; environment and sustainability. The framework agreement creates a contract under which the procurement of specific contract tasks for the provision of specialist technical services. The intent of this direct award to the principle participant is to procure a service for the promotion and development of the Transport Scotland, Cycling by Design guidance. The principal services for this award shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for design advice and guidance on all aspects of the DMRB drainage documents and how these relate to design and function of the Scottish trunk road network. The service provider may be required to provide seconded staff to be located in the offices of Transport Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456814 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,149 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456814

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456814
  MFA for Design Standards Advice and Professional Advice - DMRB Drainage Standards Review - Transport Scotland has identified a continuing need to appoint Consultants to provide Standards Advice and Professional services, relating to transport services. These will include the analysis, evaluation, reviews, reports and recommendations relating to construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of Scottish transport infrastructure. The principal services shall comprise the provision of a consultancy service for the review in all aspects of the DMRB drainage documents and advice how this relates to design of such systems on the Scottish trunk road network.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699848

## Provenance

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