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1-1026 Technical spport for Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Data and Decision Support Tool (DST) Scoping Requirements

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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02 Mar 2020 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is seeking expert consultancy for a project titled "Technical support for Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Data and Decision Support Tool (DST) Scoping Requirements." This procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category, with a contract value of approximately £99,378. The procurement method utilised is a selective tendering process, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract is active and commenced on 2nd March 2020, with a completion date set for 31st March 2020. The service is to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, addressing critical needs for VRS asset data improvement and decision-making support.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in highway infrastructure and data management solutions. Companies that specialise in asset management, strategic planning for transportation, or those capable of developing digital information exchange tools would be well-positioned to compete. This project represents a chance for such businesses to contribute to enhancing the performance and safety of vehicle restraint systems, making it an attractive opportunity for growth and innovation in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1-1026 Technical spport for Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Data and Decision Support Tool (DST) Scoping Requirements

Notice Description

Highways England is seeking to commission expert external advice to provide independent subject matter expert (SME) support to: - Build on the Road Period 2 (RP2) strategic investment case developed for VRS, examining the sources of data and the capability used to derive the RP2 analysis to inform the needs for a future in-house DST. - Characterisation of VRS asset data inventory, condition data requirements / processes and the quality of the asset information to underpin the RP2 programme and decision-making as part of RP3 planning. - Gather and define company requirements for a VRS DST including: o Technical approaches to VRS renewals and scheme development needs (tactical / operational) o RP2 investment case for VRS and RP3 case needs (strategic) o Asset management, metrics and reporting needs o Assets which need to be included as part of the VRS DST which are already recorded, or form part of the road restraint system, structures or other related asset classes are to be included in the VRS DST, for instance end terminals o Engage with asset management system owners and Consultants to evaluate existing or future capabilities for effective digital information exchange e.g. through an Application Programming Interface (API) or similar communication protocol and make recommendations for digital exchange with a DST - Produce a list of functional and non-functional requirements against which evaluation of the market can be applied - Evaluate current standards and existing data used by the business - Develop implementation plan for data improvements - Assess the capabilities of commercially available products against Highways England's requirements - Identify and assess preferred options for procurement and configuration of a VRS DST including consideration of potential implementation into existing company DSTs - Assess capability requirements to analyse and model VRS data to inform future road periods; bringing capability into Highways England

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f08443c-33eb-43ef-8d76-5a73b99c7ee9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f8aefc-8529-4029-ae6a-e5c99caea72a
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
Not specified
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
£99,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 30 days
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
HE
Contact Email
spats_framework_lot1@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

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