# Collaborative research \(with MPA and RBA\) into a new generation of asphalt materials to mitigate noise

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

## Key facts

- Public buyer: Highways England
- Contract winner: [TRL](/contract-winners/trl/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £99,923
- Tender value: £99,923
- Award date: 18 December 2018
- Published: 18 December 2018
- Contract start: 18 December 2018
- Contract end: 30 September 2019
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d428a009-bf77-476a-b9aa-52832f1f07d9-259721
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3df58a3d-3ad3-4d41-8979-1ca5ae04e0fb

## Description

The purpose of this research task is to undertake an independent review of processes to improve the assessment, efficiency and cost effectiveness of innovative asphalt surfacing materials and in-situ quality assurance testing of these and current materials to be used on the strategic road network\. This task also continues the monitoring and development of 'Next Generation' paving materials\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d428a009-bf77-476a-b9aa-52832f1f07d9-259721)