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T0628 Drone Operating Standards and Requirements

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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11 Dec 2024 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "T0628 Drone Operating Standards and Requirements," classified under the industry category of Development consultancy services (CPV code 73220000). This contract, valued at GBP 162,939.98, will be executed from 28 November 2024 to 31 October 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract will be performed across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was made on 10 December 2024, and the process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in the development of drone governance standards and procedures, an emerging field poised for considerable growth. Businesses specialising in consultancy services with expertise in technical development and regulatory compliance in the drone industry would find this contract particularly suitable. With National Highways focusing on enhancing their operational efficiency and safety through drone use, such opportunities can lead to long-term partnerships and potential future projects in this evolving sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0628 Drone Operating Standards and Requirements

Notice Description

National Highways is seeking specialist technical consultants to assist with the development of our Drones Standard (GG 954), in line with changes made by the Regulator (the CAA) as well as emerging best practice to support the implementation of our drones governance procedures to facilitate the businesses use of drones. Additionally, we intend to further develop drone use cases, supporting the business - particularly operational colleagues - in the uptake of drones in new areas where a safety benefit can be evidenced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ab4395a-c2a6-43fe-8959-2343c104ca51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a9b6bde-71d1-446a-8a05-b234f23ea384
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,939 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,939 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2RN
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTRAN JV

Further Information

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