Award

1-559 Variable Signs and Signals Research and Testing

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Award

09 May 2018 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is seeking to establish a contract titled "1-559 Variable Signs and Signals Research and Testing". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aimed at further research concerning Human Factors for electronic Variable Message Signs (VMS). The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 8th May 2018. The project, based in the South East of the United Kingdom, has an estimated value of £99,982 and spans a contract period from 8th May 2018 to 8th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specializing in human factors and electronic sign technologies. Companies with expertise in consultancy services related to traffic management and electronic signalling systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this procurement. Strategic partnerships with firms like TRL, which has been awarded the contract, could also enhance competitive positioning in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

1-559 Variable Signs and Signals Research and Testing

Notice Description

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for carrying out further research and testing of Human Factors in relation to their policy for electronic Variable Message Signs (VMS) and electronic light emitting matrix signals - known together as Variable Signs and Signals (VSS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a77a8ce8-e4e0-4f00-9373-acf75f32dc40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c896911d-7ad1-4afd-846a-ad5005069e1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£99,982 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,982 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2018 - 8 Dec 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats_framework_lot1@highwaysengland.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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRL

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