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Connected and Autonomous Plant

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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29 Mar 2019 at 13:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England, based in Birmingham, has completed a tender process for a contract titled "Connected and Autonomous Plant." This procurement falls within the research and development services category, specifically focusing on providing services to support the development of connected and autonomous construction plant technology. The tender period ended on 28 March 2019, while the contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and will conclude on 28 February 2021. The total contract value is approximately £249,999, and the procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction technology, consultancy, and research and development. Companies that specialise in automation, connectivity solutions, or related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Collaborating with Highways England could further enhance industry innovation, providing firms with the chance to contribute to safer and more efficient construction and maintenance processes within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connected and Autonomous Plant

Notice Description

Highways England ('the Employer') is looking to set up a contract for the provision of services to support the development of Connected and Autonomous Construction Plant. The aim of this Task is to work collaboratively with the industry to jointly develop a vision and roadmap for the staged implementation of connectivity and automation, to demonstrate the practical advances already achieved in this area, and to stimulate further development. This will ultimately provide a safer and more efficient environment for construction and maintenance schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b624e92-9e4a-40d4-b4dc-a88b5e98873e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add0b37e-00c5-47d7-9564-530a00360bb5
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
Not specified
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
£249,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 1-2 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
spats_framework_lot1@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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRL

Further Information

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