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Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements Research

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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08 Aug 2019 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has completed a selective tender process for the contract titled "Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements Research". This project, classified under Research and development services, focused on investigating the requirements for signalling and Variable Message Signs (VMS) on motorways and trunk roads. The tender period ended on 10 July 2019, and the award was made to Arup on 7 August 2019, with a contract value of approximately £125,000. The work is set to commence immediately and will continue until 31 March 2021, taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialised in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in traffic management and signage systems. Companies that can demonstrate a strong background in conducting empirical research and have experience working with road safety technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar upcoming opportunities. Engaging with Highways England could pave the way for further collaborations in infrastructure and transportation projects, enhancing business growth potential in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements Research

Notice Description

Highways England is seeking the provision of services to undertake research into signalling and VMS positioning requirements, focusing on: a) Differences in existing signalling and VMS positioning requirements for motorways and smart motorways (Task 2); b) Signalling and VMS positioning requirements for all-purpose trunk roads (Task 3); and c) Seek to determine whether the existing (and any proposed) positioning requirements are robust based on drivers' ability to retain information presented to them via signals/VMS (Task 4).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2038a21e-36de-438a-8a4b-f8771c06ab09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d06f0bf-84af-4b8d-a4e7-58fa183eb782
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£124,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 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
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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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

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