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T0243 Improving Freight Provision - Facilities

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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16 Feb 2022 at 12:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "T0243 Improving Freight Provision - Facilities," is managed by Highways England and falls under the research and development services category. The project aims to enhance the quality and availability of freight facilities on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in the North East of England. The contract, valued at £229,559.99, commenced on 16th February 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2024. This procurement was executed through a selective method, with a tender period that ended on 26th January 2022. The award, made to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, signalizes the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in service provision related to transport and logistics. Businesses focused on improving freight facilities, infrastructure development, or consultancy within the transport sector could be particularly well-suited to benefit from partnership and subcontracting opportunities arising from the awarded contract. Given the current challenges in the freight industry, including driver recruitment and the need for enhanced facilities, this project is timely for firms looking to expand their services in an evolving marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0243 Improving Freight Provision - Facilities

Notice Description

Specific objectives are to improve the quality and quantity of facilities on the SRN for the professional driver. The freight industry is currently experiencing unprecedented challenges as it strives to deliver goods and services across the country during a global pandemic. Challenges exist to recruit new drivers as a result of the industry's reliance on a large number of non-UK citizens to work for England's operators, at a time when the country has exited the EU. Improving the quality of existing freight facilities across the SRN where the project identifies key locations on high demand freight routes will positively impact the sector. This work will lead to increasing the number of freight rest areas and facilities while improving existing facilities and encourage more drivers to apply to work as a professional driver.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-062eae60-47ea-4cf9-bfda-e261083352e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5500b563-47e5-4048-bbd9-5dce7d66a8da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,559 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,559 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats2@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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