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1-1091 Improving variable speed limits. Increasing VSLs for lane diverts and prior to a total closure

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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28 Jul 2020 at 17:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is inviting bids for a consultancy contract titled "1-1091 Improving variable speed limits. Increasing VSLs for lane diverts and prior to a total closure." This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category with an estimated contract value of £177,159.82. The procurement method is selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is set to commence on 28 July 2020 and conclude by 31 March 2021. The tender period concluded on 21 July 2020, and the project is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy for traffic management and road safety. Firms capable of providing technical expertise in mapping signal sequences, conducting simulator trials, and performing safety risk assessments would be particularly well-suited to respond. Additionally, voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) may find avenues for collaboration, given their suitability in this contract. Engaging with this procurement can help businesses enhance their visibility and expand their footprint in the transport consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1-1091 Improving variable speed limits. Increasing VSLs for lane diverts and prior to a total closure

Notice Description

Highways England is currently undertaking a programme of improvements to Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) on the motorway and all-purpose trunk road network. This is to improve the appropriateness of both mandatory and advisory VSLs, based on safety and customer insight. As part of the continuing VSLs programme and based on recommended improvements from a comprehensive review of VSLs, Highways England is looking to set-up a contract for the provision of consultancy support to investigate whether VSLs set with lane-divert aspects and VSLs prior to a total closure can be increased, and if so, should they be increased. Technical Consultancy support is required to complete the following: Map and understand current signal sequences for lane diverts and total closures. Develop, conduct and analyse simulator trials. Complete a GG104 safety risk assessment. Design a methodology for an on-road trial

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81e37703-71b7-4f71-a687-8cb5a21dc6fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da9e56e-b8c3-44c1-97d6-a561e90fa1f8
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
VCSE
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
£177,159 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,159 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJJV

Further Information

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