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1-1046 DfT TRSS10062 Investigation into the safe integration of e-scooters on UK public roads

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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29 Mar 2020 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) in the UK is conducting a tender for research services titled "Investigation into the safe integration of e-scooters on UK public roads". This procurement process falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract value of £109,163. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2020, while the contract commenced on 23rd March 2020 and is set to end by 31st July 2020. The procurement method used is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services procured are intended to inform regulatory reviews related to micro-mobility, particularly focusing on the safety of standing e-scooters for adults across the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in transport safety research, consultancy services, and those with expertise in micro-mobility solutions. Similarly, companies that offer innovative technological solutions related to e-scooter safety or urban mobility could find themselves in a robust position to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, particularly those specialising in transportation research and development, as the scope relates directly to emerging technologies in the personal transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1-1046 DfT TRSS10062 Investigation into the safe integration of e-scooters on UK public roads

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking to contract for provision of services to conduct research into the safety of integrating electric scooters ('e-scooters') on public roads in the UK. This document sets out the proposed scope and requirements for this research project. E-scooters fall under an emerging category of personal transport often referred to as 'micro-mobility'. Micro-mobility is a rapidly developing area and new technologies are becoming more common around the world; in addition to e-scooters, this includes Segways, hoverboards, u-wheels, go-eds and powered unicycles. The DfT has coined "powered transporters" as the collective term to describe these types of device - defined as "a variety of novel personal transport devices which are mechanically propelled (propelled by a motor) as well as or instead of being manually propelled".Within the category of e-scooters, both seated and standing variants exist. The current research project is focussed on understanding the safety of standing e-scooters only; all other forms of powered transporter are considered out of scope however these may form the focus of future research. In addition, the scope of this research includes only adult e-scooters, not child e-scooters. In March 2019 the DfT published its Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy which set out the government's plans to undertake a Regulatory Review of four key areas of mobility including Mobility-as-a-Service, data sharing, bus, taxi and private hire vehicle legislation, and micro-mobility. This project will form part of the evidence base being considered during that Regulatory Review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4078e0f-9dbf-4ee3-ab93-5fd2685f61cb
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
SME
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
£109,163 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,163 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRL

Further Information

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