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1-991 Highways England Drone Operating Policy and Standards

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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17 Dec 2019 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Highways England under a selective method, focusing on the tender titled "1-991 Highways England Drone Operating Policy and Standards". The contract, valued at £74,872, pertains to the research and development services industry within the UK. The tender period concluded on 11 December 2019, while the contract commenced on 16 December 2019 and is set to end on 24 April 2020. The buying organisation, Highways England, is located in Birmingham and serves as the key contact point for this project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in drone technology and safety management. Companies that provide consultancy services in airspace management or have expertise in developing operational policies for drones may find themselves well-positioned to align with Highways England’s requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement, allowing them to engage in valuable public sector contracts that can foster growth and innovation in their operations.

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Notice Title

1-991 Highways England Drone Operating Policy and Standards

Notice Description

Highways England (HE) currently does not have any Requirement and Advice (RAD) documents, policies, processes, governance or guidance specifically for the operation of drones on, or managing air space around, the strategic road network. Drones are currently being used for undertaking surveys and network inspections throughout the business and on our strategic road network without any governance. This could put our people, customers and neighbours at increased risk. High level risks currently unmitigated are asset strike, drone failure/crash, driver distraction, misuse or uncontrolled public drone use. Although not dedicated for drone operation, we do have a control process in place through the GG104 Safety Risk Assessment requirement. This would need to be carried out for each individual use of drones. This task will help minimise the production of individual GG104 assessments, clearly providing the company's position and process to follow for the use of drones on or adjacent to our network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f61cf6c-9e56-4e99-9569-2dae04372b4f
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
SME
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
£74,872 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2019 - 24 Apr 2020 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
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

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