Developing performance specifications consultation response analysis report
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Abstract
Provides a detailed analysis of responses to a consultation issued by the Highways Agency in April 2003, which put forward options for widening the use of performance specifications across all forms of procurement, not just private finance contracts and sought views on how to improve the procurement process. Comprises the third part of a consultation which looked overall at developing new and/or improving the existing policies for procurement and forms of contracts.
History
Project number 3138.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Roads
Publisher History
The Highways Agency is now known as Highways England. The new government company is in charge of operating England's motorways and major A roads, including modernising and maintaining the highways. Their publications include the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, the Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works and Interim Advice Notes.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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