Planning

Load Cell (device to measure the towing force to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Planning

07 Jun 2019 at 11:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, led by Highways England, for a tender titled "Load Cell (device to measure the towing force to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network)". This procurement falls under the category of vehicle towing-away services and is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of towing operations across the Strategic Road Network in the United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 7th July 2019, where interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the procurement officer, Andrew Pritchard, via email or telephone for further discussions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robust and innovative towing technology. Companies that manufacture battery-powered, wireless measuring devices compatible with existing towing equipment are particularly suited to participate. The market engagement aims to invite suppliers to trial their products, thus fostering business growth in the transport and emergency services sectors. With the necessity for compatibility with Highways England's operational systems, this presents an ideal platform for SMEs focusing on advanced transport solutions to showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Load Cell (device to measure the towing force to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network)

Notice Description

This Notice is for Market Engagement Purposes Only. Highways England is looking for a device which can measure the towing force needed to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network to a designated place of safety. This device will need to be robust, easy to assemble and fully compatible with the tow bar, shackles and tow straps used by Highways England on their traffic officer vehicles. Product will need to be battery powered or have rechargeable facilities, IP64 rated and operate wirelessly. In addition the product needs to have a data recording facility which is fully supported and compatible with existing Highways England systems such as smart phones and tablets. If manufacturers within the market believe that they can currently provide such equipment to meet the basic requirements, please contact the Procurement Officer as designated within this notice. Trialling of suitable products may be required (to be provided free of charge) and on a non-commitment basis. Product Testing will be conducted at a site to be agreed. The Final products will be operational on The Strategic Road Network (SRN) of England Additional information: This Notice is for Market Engagement Purposes Only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b34c42c4-c4a0-4800-98e5-760ae0ba0e62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b72d1d05-4868-4ce5-9796-fe59cde7addd
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2019Expired
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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