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Improving variable speed limits. Reducing the infrastructure gap with portable VMS and electronic billboards

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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24 Jul 2020 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently concluding a tender titled "Improving variable speed limits. Reducing the infrastructure gap with portable VMS and electronic billboards." This procurement falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender was active until 17 July 2020, with the contract awarded on 24 July 2020. The total contract value was £64,240.92, covering a period from 24 July 2020 to 31 March 2021. The project aims to address infrastructure gaps and enhance the delivery of variable signs and signals across the road network in London, United Kingdom, where the services are expected to be delivered.

This project presents a valuable opportunity for consultancies and service providers specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in traffic management and information systems. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for infrastructure improvement and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Additionally, organisations that can effectively analyse and report on infrastructure needs are likely to find opportunities for growth in the public sector as authorities seek to enhance transportation services and customer experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving variable speed limits. Reducing the infrastructure gap with portable VMS and electronic billboards

Notice Description

Highways England's Customer Service Strategy seeks to deliver better conversations and better journeys. It outlines that we need to deliver the basics to our customers, including trusted information via variable signs and signals (VSS). Our customers want information they can trust and that allows them to remain in control of their journeys. We need to better understand the gaps in our VSS infrastructure and the feasibility of reducing this gap, to increase our capability to provide roadside information across the network and improve the service we are providing. Highways England is looking to set up a contract for the provision of technical consultancy support to establish the feasibility of reducing the VSS infrastructure gap with portable variable message signs (VMS) and electronic billboards. We also want to explore how we can provide the most impactful information on our travel time VMS. Consultancy support is required to: Research, identify and assess the infrastructure gaps. Research and assess the feasibility of reducing the infrastructure gaps. Research and assess the feasibility of different TT VMS options. Compile a comprehensive report, with recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac860c5b-8107-4b33-b2e5-c4fac97d1e70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159a3972-8388-4292-abd6-47465c1a1d79
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
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
£64,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 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

ATKINS/JACOBS

Further Information

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