Planning

Highways England Traffic Officer Personal Lighting Trial

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Planning

04 Sep 2020 at 15:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Highways England Traffic Officer Personal Lighting Trial" is initiated by Highways England, located at 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the category of protective gear, specifically focusing on providing personal lighting equipment for Traffic Officers. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with significant deadlines approaching, including a registration deadline for suppliers by 10:00 AM on 25th September 2020, and a Request for Proposal submission deadline by 12:00 PM on the same day. Interested parties can access related documents via the provided links for more information.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in protective gear and lighting equipment, including SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises). Companies capable of supplying compliant personal lighting products that meet detailed specifications can effectively enhance their business prospects by engaging with Highways England. The successful provision of these devices not only aids in traffic management but also ensures the safety of officers working in low-visibility conditions, making this a strategic venture for suppliers in related industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways England Traffic Officer Personal Lighting Trial

Notice Description

Highways England are seeking to equip every Traffic Officer with self-contained hands free personal lighting with directable lighting source which will allow Traffic Officers to access dark parts of the network and support them in carrying out activities such as the deployment of emergency traffic management (ETM). Tasks the personal light will support include: - Incident management of small scenes - Identification and collection of debris on unlit sections of the motorway network - Working on the verge removing debris or vehicles from the carriageway - Activities such as attachment of tow straps, deployment of ETM, completion of paperwork - Identification of infrastructure damage following minor incidents or gaps in boundary fencing The benefits of equipping every Traffic Officer with personal lighting is to enable them to undertake the above tasks safely and reduce the frequency of slip, trips and falls. The requirements of the Personal Light, to which a 'Yes / No' assessment of any proposed product will be applied, are: - 100 lumens and a minimum spread of 0.5 metre radius - waterproof with an IP rating of 24 - recharged via USB using a car 12v socket - A 12v USB adapter can be purchased separately - a tilt mechanism of at least 180 degrees to allow variable direction of light - run time minimum of 6 hours - light and charging unit must be CE Marked (Approved) - The device needs to be compatible with Peter Jones KlikFast Dock 06 system (Please note this is the KlickFast Dock 06, not the Klik Fast Dock 06 evo2) Specific characteristics required are as follows: Physical characteristics: - The device (if attached to uniform) can be removed and used as a spot torch - The device has an adjustable brightness, with variable zonal and dimmable settings - The device has an even distribution of peak light output with adjustable beam intensity - Interchangeable attachments for the device are specified Safety Characteristics: - The device can be securely attached onto the individual or their uniform - The device alerts user as to when the battery is running low - The device has a characteristic which reduces risk of glare, such as a light diffuser to spread the lighting arc Usability Characteristics: - The device can be operated whilst wearing gloves - The device does not cause any obstruction or impede the user's ability to carry out tasks - The size and weight of the device allows for continuous wear throughout the shift if required (average 8 hours) If you are able to offer a compliant product and wish to be considered for this opportunity please register your interest via email to Andrew Pritchard (ADProcurement@highwaysengland.co.uk) by 10am Friday 25th September 2020. Potential Suppliers must be registered on Highways England's e-tendering system, Bravo in order to complete a Request for Proposal document (by 12:00 on 25th September 2020). Registration instructions are attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bc5dfff-5679-4ef4-983b-23ec3cba8faf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f26e8f-d16c-4c75-9a08-c26e3cab4b3d
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

31518600 - Searchlights

31521320 - Torches

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2020Expired
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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