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1-894 LST Evaluation

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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05 Jul 2019 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is seeking to engage in a contract titled "1-894 LST Evaluation", aimed at further research into longer semi-trailers, which has been ongoing since 2012. The procurement is classified under CPV category 73000000, focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The buying organisation for this tender is Highways England, based in Birmingham, England. The procurement method utilised is selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 1 July 2019 to 29 February 2020. Although the tender period ended on 26 June 2019, the contract value amounts to £37,300 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to provide innovative solutions concerning transport efficiencies. Companies with expertise in logistics, transportation consultation, or related fields would be well-positioned to participate in such tenders, capitalising on the insights gained from the long-term trial of longer semi-trailers. This could pave the way for further contracts in the evolving landscape of transportation research and development.

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Notice Title

1-894 LST Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is looking to set up a contract for provision of further research regarding longer semi-trailers. The Longer Semi-Trailer trial has been ongoing since 2012 and this new work has largely come out of engagement with stakeholders as well as learnings from earlier stages of the trial.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-606b2f89-aeb7-4f1c-bb44-7f6b98686fd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db00c82b-5b3d-4ca5-836b-de81822c976e
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
£37,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
spats_framework_lot1@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ATKINS

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