Master Supplier Profile & Capability Statement:
Company: TM CAD Planning & Design Ltd
Web: www.tmcadplans.co.uk | Email: info@tmcadplans.co.uk
Lead Designer: Harminder Nandra (LANTRA M7)
Contact: 07828 820 011
1. Executive Summary & Operational Scope:
TM CAD Planning & Design Ltd provides specialist technical 2D CAD Traffic Management Plans (TMPs). We specialize in NHSS 12D Networks, covering:
- Urban & Municipal Roads: All speed limits.
- Single Carriageways: Up to and including National Speed Limit (NSL).
- Dual Carriageways: Restricted to speed limits up to and including 40 mph.
- Note: No motorway or high-speed dual carriageway (>40 mph) design works undertaken.
2. Technical Capabilities & Software:
All layouts are produced using fully licensed, commercial CAD software for 1:1 geometric accuracy.
- Standard TM Design: Road Closures, Diversions, Multi-phase Signals, and Pedestrian Management compliant with Chapter 8 (TSRGD) and The Red Book.
- Specialized Lifting Integration: Acting as a technical CAD extension for Appointed Persons (APs) regarding outrigger footprints, slew radius zones, and swept-path analysis available soon.
3. Professional Qualifications & Collaboration:
- Certified Expertise: Lead Designer holds the LANTRA M7 (Traffic Management Designer) qualification.
- AP Collaboration: We operate strictly with Approved Professionals (APs) to ensure every design is reviewed and validated for site-specific safety and duty-holder requirements.
4. Quality Assurance & Rejection Prevention:
Every layout undergoes a rigorous two-stage geometric validation process. This includes an initial technical calculation phase followed by a secondary compliance audit to cross-reference local authority visibility splays, taper lengths, and safety zones.
5. Liability & Drawing Disclaimers:
All final issued CAD plans carry the following legal title block disclaimer:
"This 2D TMP is a schematic design based on client-provided specifications. Final on-site implementation and verification of dynamic site conditions remain the statutory responsibility of the principal contractor and the on-site TM Supervisor."
6. Service Delivery (SLAs):
- Standard TMPs: 24 to 48 hours.
- Complex/Lifting Layouts: 48 to 72 hours.
- Priority Revisions: Within 24 hours to meet permit deadlines.
7. Data Security &GDPR:
Client assets and site blueprints are stored on encrypted cloud infrastructure. We are fully GDPR compliant and prepared to sign project-specific Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
8. Remote Verification & Technical Accuracy:
We utilize high-resolution satellite imagery and OS mapping data to verify kerb-to-kerb road widths and street furniture placement, reducing the need for initial site visits while maintaining drafting precision.
9. Environmental & Sustainability Commitment:
We operate a 100% paperless workflow. By utilizing digital collaboration and remote verification, we reduce project-related transport emissions by up to 90%.
10. Insurance & Corporate Credentials:
Business Structure: TM CAD Planning & Design Ltd: Registered
Qualifications: LANTRA M7 (TM Designer): Active
Public Liability: £10,000,000: Tier-1 Ready
Professional Indemnity: £1,000,000: Active
Employers' Liability: £10,000,000: Statutory/Contractual
CAD Licensing: Fully Licensed Commercial Software Compliant
Appendix: Client Design Briefing Checklist:
To hit our 24–48hr turnaround, please provide:
- Location: Full address, Postcode, or What3Words.
- Work Scope: Description of activity (Utility, Civil, Lifting).
- Road Specs: Speed limit and road type confirmation.
- Timings: Work window (Day/Night/Continuous).
- Crane Specs (If applicable): Model, outrigger spread, and slew radius requirements.
