# T0104 MCHW Geotechnical Update

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: Highways England
- Contract winner: [Arup](/contract-winners/arup/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £399,027
- Tender value: £399,027
- Award date: 20 July 2021
- Published: 20 July 2021
- Contract start: 20 July 2021
- Contract end: 31 August 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5719d172-6133-40e2-8d3d-ec5736b59847-452928
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e09df691-d0d2-42d4-8ab8-19d98174c738

## Description

Highways England "the Client" is seeking the provision of services to undertake the update of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works \(MCHW\) which relate to Geotechnics\. The MCHW update is required to enhance its usability, structure, content, contract neutrality and applicability to new construction techniques and materials\. The benefits of the MCHW update are expected to accumulate over the years \(RIS2 and beyond\), through quicker production of contract documents, easier application to modern forms of contracts, increased project delivery efficiency, improved construction quality, fewer departures, enhanced innovation, efficient use of resources, improved safety and service, and more efficient production and maintenance of the MCHW in future\. These benefits will contribute to the achievement of strategic commitments and objectives such as improved safety, reliable service, efficient

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719d172-6133-40e2-8d3d-ec5736b59847-452928)