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T0076 Winter services technical assurance task 2021-2025

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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07 May 2021 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has awarded a contract for the "T0076 Winter services technical assurance task 2021-2025" to provide consultancy services aimed at improving winter and severe weather service resilience. The contract, valued at £324,970.24, is designated as a selective procurement method and follows a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period lasts from 21st June 2021 to 30th May 2025, with the award announcement made on 28th April 2021. The contract may have implications for businesses operating in the consultancy services sector, particularly in relation to environmental sensor station improvements and weather forecasting services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies, especially those with expertise in severe weather information systems and technical assurance. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract would include those specializing in research and development services related to weather resilience, environmental consultancy, and system analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver specific technical knowledge in this niche market may find this an ideal chance to expand their business through collaboration or direct participation.

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Notice Title

T0076 Winter services technical assurance task 2021-2025

Notice Description

Highways England's National Winter & Severe Weather Team (NWT) is seeking technical assurance consultancy services to deliver continuous improvements in relation to our winter and severe weather service resilience. Specifically, the Consultant will provide technical expertise to support Highways England to deliver its objectives in the following areas: - severe weather information service improvements; - weather forecasting service improvements; - environmental sensor station improvements - strategic salt management; The Consultant will need to demonstrate detailed technical knowledge of requirements capture for and the specification of weather information services, weather forecasting services, as well as in-depth technical knowledge of Highways England's severe weather information service (SWIS) to support successful service delivery. SWIS is a complex information system that relies on the correct operation of several key components including environmental sensor station (ESS) data collection, weather forecast collection, winter reporting and winter fleet vehicle datalogging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9000abc4-0054-4d4e-b217-a1bc72c8397b
Current Stage
Award
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
£324,970 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,970 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 30 May 2025 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
spats2@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/JACOBS LTD JV

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