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T0003 Suppoer to Drone Operations

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highways England, which has initiated a tender titled "T0003 Support to Drone Operations." This project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £130,000. The procurement method is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 20th November 2020 to 31st March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 15th October 2020. The location of the services encompasses the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for larger consultancy firms and specialised businesses with expertise in drone operation governance and safety standards, as the project seeks to advance Highways England's drone operations capability. Companies experienced in delivering research and development services, particularly in the transportation or drone technology sector, could find significant growth potential by participating in similar contracts, thus supporting the establishment of drone policies and standards within the organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0003 Suppoer to Drone Operations

Notice Description

The strategic decision by the Highways England to undertake steps to implement governance specific to drones was made in September 2019. As a result, SPaTS 1-991 (Highways England Drone Operating Policy and Standards) was scoped and which delivered an initial policy that established specific requirements relating to drone activities over and above Highways England's overarching risk management process as set out by GG104 Requirements for safety risk assessment. This policy applies to drone activities on our network commissioned directly by Highways England. A roadmap summarising scope and strategic requirements for developing and embedding a drone operations capability within the business was also developed by the same project. SPaTS 1-991 was an interim tactical measure to meet the meet the critical requirements of establishing initial policy and standards for all drone operations within the business. This is a follow-on Task to SPaTS task 1-991 to support the Highways England Drone Governance Hub in undertaking selected activities from the roadmap developed as part of SPaTS Task 1-991

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23f6eec3-f2c3-428f-ba82-f9a0ade9528e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7233c5f-63d0-449b-84f9-19bfedf32fb8
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
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
Not specified
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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