This is the third invitation to tender to be published under , which sees Highways England making a change from its previous way of working, bringing key functions in-house to take direct control of its road network.
For design services, a single supplier will be appointed. The contract will be in place from 1st April 2016, with design services starting on 1st July. Duties include preparing technical designs and undertaking supporting work for capital projects from an initial scheme feasibility phase through to the end of construction phase.
The contract requires areas of expertise including, but not limited to, structures, pavements, drainage, vehicle restraint systems, technology, environment, geotechnics, lighting and landscaping.
David Poole, director for commercial and procurement for Highways England, said: 鈥淭he changes we are making in Area 7 really demonstrate Highways England鈥檚 commitment to delivering a different approach to maintenance and investment delivery over the next five years.
鈥淭he design services tender is the third to be released under these new arrangements, and we are delighted to be making real progress towards our new way of working.鈥�
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