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T0242 NRTS2 options analysis technical services

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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01 Feb 2022 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking options analysis technical services related to their National Roads Telecommunications Service (NRTS2). The contract, valued at £413,385, is critical for connecting roadside devices to Regional Operating Centres and will run from 31st January 2022 to 31st December 2022. The procurement method is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 6th January 2022. This process is categorised under research and development services and is taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, consultancy services, and systems integration. Businesses classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given their potential agility and tailored service offerings. The decision to either extend the existing contract or procure a new one allows firms to position themselves strategically based on their capabilities and innovative solutions tailored to National Highways' operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0242 NRTS2 options analysis technical services

Notice Description

National Highways has its own dedicated National Roads Telecommunications Service known as NRTS2. The service is strategically and operationally critical to National Highways as it provides the telecommunications service that connects our 30,000 roadside devices (such as message signs and cameras) to our Regional Operating Centres enabling us to operate, maintain and improve our Strategic Road Network safely and efficiently. The existing NRTS2 contract expires in March 2025. The contract contains an option for National Highways to extend the contract for two years. National Highways needs to make a decision as to whether the future needs of the business are best met through invoking the two year option to extend the existing NRTS2 contract or approach the market to procure a new NRTS3 contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ca9ecfd-1a14-4e6f-91bc-57cc7fd19ed9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d51e65b-03ce-44cb-8daa-3ceefb4b8ac7
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
£413,385 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,385 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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