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DFT T-TEAR Lot 2 Framework: Innovation in High Speed Friction Measurement

HIGHWAYS AGENCY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Highways Agency is seeking to award a contract for the "DFT T-TEAR Lot 2 Framework: Innovation in High Speed Friction Measurement" tender, which falls under civil engineering consultancy services. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £159,990.50. The contract period began on 13 May 2015 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2017. The tender was published on 14 May 2015, following a selective procurement method outlined as a restricted procedure. The project aims to explore and potentially enhance the measurement methods used in assessing vehicle control systems and their interaction with road surfaces, particularly regarding wet skidding incidents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in civil engineering and vehicle dynamics, particularly those with expertise in friction measurement and surface interaction studies. Businesses that are well-suited to participate in this tender include large engineering consultancies and innovative technology firms capable of addressing the requirements outlined in the tender. Engaging with this contract could provide a platform for establishing ongoing collaborations with the Highways Agency and gaining exposure in public sector projects focused on road safety and engineering advancements.

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Notice Title

DFT T-TEAR Lot 2 Framework: Innovation in High Speed Friction Measurement

Notice Description

To investigate how modern vehicle control systems utilise the friction available from a road surface. Fundamentally, this will validate if the method of measurement that is used to manage the accident risk of wet skidding accidents is appropriate, or if a new method is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-645b0688-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c4bd0b-e8cf-4294-a0b6-ebefa8b04e76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,990 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2012Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 201510 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 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 AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARUP / URS JV

LENS-TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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