Planning

Request for Information (RFI) Removal and Prevention of Graffiti on the Strategic Road Network

CONNECT PLACES CATAPULT / HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Planning

22 Jan 2021 at 12:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jan 2021 at 18:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Connect Places Catapult / Highways England is seeking innovative solutions through a Request for Information (RFI) for the removal and prevention of graffiti on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in England. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant engagement event ending on 5th February 2021. The RFI aims to explore potential advancements in graffiti removal and prevention techniques, classified under CPV code 90690000. Interested parties should note that the deadline to register and express interest in this project has been extended from the previous date of 29th January 2021.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative materials and behavioural interventions in graffiti prevention. Companies focused on developing smart materials, paints, or access control solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this procurement process, which may help them expand their market presence while contributing to a significant public challenge faced by transportation authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) Removal and Prevention of Graffiti on the Strategic Road Network

Notice Description

Graffiti is a recurring problem across the Strategic Road Network (SRN) that often reappears within weeks of removal. People are determined to graffiti; they will put themselves in physical danger over 'live' operating motorways for example. Highways England has experimented with intentionally planting spiky bushes in key entry points to prevent access to motorway structures, but these are quickly removed or trampled by graffiti 'artists' to gain access. Little work has been done to understand graffiti 'artists' or their motivations in the same way as it has been done to understand litterers on the network. In terms of preventing graffiti, behavioural change may play as big a part as advanced anti-graffiti chemical agents. In this challenge we are interested in learning about any potential innovative solutions that could either directly (e.g. smart materials, paints, access control etc.) or indirectly (e.g. behavioural interventions) prevent graffiti on the SRN. If you are interested in responding to this RFI then please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and download the RFI documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Closing date has been extended from 29th January 2021 to 5th February 2021. Additional information: If you are interested in responding to this RFI then please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and download the RFI documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Closing date has been extended from 29th January 2021 to 5th February 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf324ea5-ec8a-45b5-8373-0d887e6900db
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90690000 - Graffiti removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECT PLACES CATAPULT / HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Raj Ragiwala
Contact Email
raj.ragiwala@cp.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447864987110

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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