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Project Primrose

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17 Oct 2024 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Project Primrose," managed by the Home Office, falls under the industry category of highway operation services. The project involves the use of a test facility for 13 weeks, replicating a multi-lane motorway scenario. The contract value amounts to £99,967 GBP. This tender reached the award stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 2nd September 2024 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent bidding process.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in highway operation services, test facilities, or related fields. It provides a platform to collaborate with a reputable government body, namely the Home Office, and to operate on a contract of substantial financial value. Businesses with capacities to set up and manage test tracks that simulate real-world highway conditions, both within the United Kingdom and globally, would be highly suited to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Project Primrose

Notice Description

Project Primrose requires the use of a test facility for 13 weeks with a test track site that mimics a stretch of multi-lane motorway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-250e62ee-029d-43f5-9c12-8d3e415c4447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76882e80-beca-49ce-bb4b-0bfe1b58369f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712200 - Highway operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,967 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UTAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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