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1-1025 P4102020 LST Evaluation

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2020 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom, which is setting up a contract titled "1-1025 P4102020 LST Evaluation." This contract, valued at approximately £248,746, is classified under research and development services. It is situated in the South East region and is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 21st February 2020, with contract execution set to continue until 30th September 2021. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to contractor engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, evaluation, and data collection in transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their capabilities in innovative research methodologies. Given that the contract entails continuation work on the Longer Semi-Trailer trial, companies with expertise in transportation studies or related consultancy services will find themselves well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

1-1025 P4102020 LST Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to set up a contract for provision of follow-on work consisting of further research and evaluation of the Longer Semi-Trailer trial. The trial has been running since 2012 and currently involves over 2500 vehicles operating on a trial basis across the UK. This contract would be a continuation of the data collection, monitoring, and evaluation of the trial by external independent contractors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12b35c58-728b-4aa8-9751-5613b9620de1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29eb6d0-1c21-4449-8acd-f96bb9729843
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, VCSE
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
£248,746 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,746 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WSP

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