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Asset Support Contract (ASC) - MCDs

The Highways Agency has developed a new Asset Support Contract (ASC) for maintenance and improvements to motorways and trunk roads in England.

The ASC will replace the existing arrangements, known as Managing Agent Contractor (MAC) contracts, which currently form the basis of maintenance agreements on most parts of the Agency's network.

The new contract is expected to deliver substantial savings over the current arrangements and will help to achieve the Government's commitment to reducing the budget deficit over the lifetime of this parliament.

ASC is currently being used to retender the Area 2 contract, which covers strategic roads in much of the south west of England, and the Area 10 contract which covers parts of the north west.  These contracts are due to be awarded before the end of the financial year.

ASC Model Network Information (161KB PDF)

ASC Resource Schedule Template (161KB PDF)

ASC Model Conditions of Contract (326KB PDF)

ASC Model IfT (168KB PDF)

ASC Model Contract Data (28KB PDF)

ASC Model Pricing Schedule (48KB PDF)

ASC Pricing Schedule Appendix A - Lump Sum Schedule (117KB PDF)

ASC Pricing Schedule Appendix B - Schedule of Rates (1MB PDF)

ASC Pricing Schedule Appendix C - Design and Management Factorsv1 (18KB PDF)

ASC Pricing Schedule Appendix Bv1- Schedule of Rates - Works Information Part 1 (1.79MB PDF)

ASC Pricing Schedule Appendix Bv1 - Schedule of Rates - Works Information Part 2 (486KB PDF)

ASC Pricing Schedule Appendix Bv1 - Schedule of Rates - Method of Measurement (117KB PDF)

ASC Model Service Information (86KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 0 Glossary (26KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 1 Vision, Goals and Key Objectives (60KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 2 Authorised Functions and Other Services (87KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 3 Communications (25KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 4 Confidentiality and Security (32KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 5 Cost Capture Data Requirements (66KB)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 6 Information Systems. (65KB PDF)

ASC Model S I  Annex 7 Employer's Vehicles and Stocks (230KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 8 Facilities for the Employer (27KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 9 Contract Management Duties (24KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 10 Network Board (18KB PDF)

ASC Model SI Annex 11 National Roads Telecommunications Services (NRTS) (41KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 13 Additional Performance Requirements to Asset Maintenance and Operational Requirements (16KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 14 Continual Improvement (20KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 15 Performance Management (18KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 16 Procedural Forms (24KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 17 Records (28KB PDF)

ASC Model SI Annex 18 Reference Documents (45KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 19 Reports (96KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 20 Scheme Development (36KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 21 System for Managing (22KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 23 Third Party Claims (21KB PDF)

ASC Model S I  Annex 24 Quality Plan Framework (48KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 25 Integrated Asset Management (36KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 26 Responsibility for the Management of the RTMC (42KB PDF)

ASC Model S.I. Annex 27 Severn Crossings (14KB PDF)

Service Information Annex 22 is not used, therefore is not available to view

Asset Maintenance and Operational Requirements (AMOR)

The Asset Maintenance and Operational Requirements (AMOR) document below provides the Highways Agency's mandatory requirements for the delivery of routine maintenance and operational service within the Asset Support Contract. The AMOR has currently been developed for Areas 2, 10 and 6. This newly developed document is the replacement for the Highways Agency's current Routine and Winter Service Code and Network Management Manual (RWSC & NMM) in use by incumbent Providers. The AMOR represents a shift to a more outcome based approach, to encourage efficiency savings for the Highways Agency and innovation by the Provider, with no compromise to safety.

• Area 2   - AMOR v1.7 For Information Only (3.8MB PDF)
• Area 10 - AMOR v1.7 For Information Only (4MB PDF) 
• Area 6   - AMOR v1.8 for information only (4MB PDF)

Please note these model contract documents and AMOR are for information purposes only and should not be used for any purpose without checking with Procurement as documents will be revised / amended during the Area 2 and Area 10 tender periods.