1. Asset Management Performance (Structures) Awtar Jandu Safe Roads, Reliable Journeys, Informed Travellers Bridge Owners Forum Cambridge -13 September 2005 HA Research Update Plus New Frameworks

2. The following areas will be covered in this presentation: Safe Roads, Reliable Journeys, Informed Travellers Research during 2005/2006 New procedures for Research proposals Value Management Workshops Research proposal for 2006/2007 and beyond New Arrangements for Framework Contracts

3. Research Projects 2005/06 Waterproofing of decks- Stiffness of membrane/ thin surfacing –Completion 03/06 Waterproofing of decks – Early application – Completion 03/06 ATM gantries – High -sided vehicle buffeting effects – Completion 09/05 Durability of hinge-decks – Draft of BA to be circulated shortly Performance Indicators for highway structures – Trial Documents available Crevice corrosion investigation in post-tensioned structures- Research findings being considered by HA Performance assessment of FRP bridge decks: Testing of deck sections under static and dynamic loading – Phase 3 Report Effectiveness of washing bridges Design and strengthening foe vehicle impact ( out to tender) Assessment rules for web panels and associated stiffeners in composite decks Develop Special Order vehicle model ( contract let) Bridge Inspection Manual (completion May 2006)

4. Development of the R&D Programme 06/07 and beyond: New proposals deadline date (14 October 05) Bids collated and evaluated Proposed projects prioritised Programme matched to available resources Draft programme to HA Board (Jan 06) Submission to the Minister (Feb 06) Approval by the Minister (April 06)

5. New Proposal Form

6. Value Management Workshops: DfT Key Themes Supporting the Economy ( Asset Management, VFM) Safety and Security Reducing Congestion –Driver Information –Technology –Traffic Incident Management Sustainability

7. Value Management Workshops: The Essential Criteria for initial sift Relevance to the HA Business Realistic –Results can be delivered –Real benefits –Implemented –VFM Opportunities for partnerships

8. Existing Framework Contracts At present about 45 Live Frameworks with 53 suppliers End date of Dec. 05 but tasks could be extended/ placed to run until Dec. 06 with approval. Framework Contracts

9. New National Framework Contracts Framework Contracts

10. Procurement Strategy 2001 To engage in partnerships with fewer better suppliers To supply a complete service – in–house or their own supply chain Aimed at primarily at civil and design services New Maintaining Agent Contracts Consultancy Framework for Advice and Design ECI Contracts for major road schemes Can the strategy be applied to R&D and Consultancy Projects?

11. R&D and Consultancy Framework Contracts Consultation with Industry – Dec. 2003/January 2004 “ www.highways.gsi.gov.uk/roads/consult.htm” Positive responses received with some concerns Domination of few prime suppliers Potential loss of specialist and small suppliers Commercial confidentiality and IRP Remuneration arrangements Availability of realistic work load The “Community”- How will this work? Framework Contracts

12. Current Position Completed evaluation of expression of interest Preparing to go out to tender for 2 New National Framework Contracts – 18 Suppliers Complete tender assessments in November 2005 Application of CAT (capability assessment toolkit) 6 Attributes, 3 indicators per attribute and 5 levels of capability Contracts to be let in late December 2005

13. Thank you Safe Roads, Reliable Journeys, Informed Travellers