Award

T1037 (a) - Investigate and improve permanent HDS settings

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Award

18 Nov 2021 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has recently completed the procurement process for the tender titled "T1037 (a) - Investigate and improve permanent HDS settings", focused on enhancing Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) across the strategic motorway and trunk road network. The contract, valued at £477,025, was awarded on 16th November 2021 and is set to run until 31st January 2023. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The buying authority is located in Birmingham, England, and operates in the research and development services sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and development services industry, particularly those with expertise in traffic management and infrastructure improvement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this tendering process, as it allows for greater participation in public sector contracts. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in road safety and efficiency are encouraged to engage in future opportunities that may arise from this award.

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Notice Title

T1037 (a) - Investigate and improve permanent HDS settings

Notice Description

Highways England is undertaking a programme of improvements to Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) on the strategic motorway and all-purpose trunk road network. This is to improve the appropriateness of both mandatory and advisory VSLs, based on safety and customer insight.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ae56ef5-56af-49e7-b1b7-61c0dc077bc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b091f948-e313-48d4-8ad2-5c0ba0706ce8
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£477,025 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£477,025 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 years
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

FUTRAN JOINT VENTURE

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