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T0647 Close Following

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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05 Feb 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "T0647 Close Following" has been conducted by National Highways, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This contract, classified under the industry category Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000), pertains to efforts in reducing injuries resulting from Road Traffic Collisions by developing and testing sensor technology to measure and enforce close following offences. The contract has now been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS and the procurement stage is complete. The project will be implemented across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement with key dates including a tender period end date of 28th January 2025, an award date of 30th January 2025, and a contract period running from 29th January 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the development consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in sensor technology and road safety solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this market due to the specific suitability criteria outlined in the tender. With the project encompassing a range of international regions and involving complex and multi-faceted trials, companies specialised in these areas can leverage this tender to achieve growth by showcasing their innovative solutions and expertise in real-world applications. The strategic focus on reducing road traffic injuries also indicates a demand for cutting-edge technology and consulting services, opening up further avenues for business expansion and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0647 Close Following

Notice Description

National Highways is committed to reducing injuries resulting from Road Traffic Collisions (RTC). Early in 2015 Task 352 facilitated initial trials at an off-road facility to identify whether sensor technology could be developed to measure the frequency of - and enforce - close following offences. At the time, four of the six systems showed potential. Subsequently Task 520 subjected the promising prototype systems to further, and more complex, off-road trials. These additional trials provided the system suppliers with important testing and development time at an off-road facility. Trials were conducted using a greater number of vehicles, various vehicle types (including motorbikes) and more scenarios. All four prototype systems involved in Task 520 were believed to be capable of supporting the on-road trials to gather data to understand the extent of the close following problem on the network. SPATS Task 1-022 took the first equipment to a live roadside site and analysed the performance of the systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a161d20e-a8e7-4cd9-becf-d708f81d3210
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c188914b-78e3-4321-b474-caa9c497d9be
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats2@nationalhighways.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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS

Further Information

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