Award

Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Unconfirmed Incident Trial (national roll out)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Award

17 May 2019 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Unconfirmed Incident Trial (national roll out)" contract, valued at £145,729, is being conducted by Highways England, a prominent buyer in the road infrastructure sector. This contract falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, primarily based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 7th May 2019, and the award was made on 17th May 2019, with the contract running until 31st March 2020. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This project presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in traffic management and road safety improvements. Businesses with expertise in data analysis, process development, and consultancy support in transportation will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. As the project aims to enhance variable speed limit systems based on safety and customer insights, companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and proven track records in similar research and development sectors will find ample growth potential in the evolving public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Unconfirmed Incident Trial (national roll out)

Notice Description

The business is currently undertaking a programme of improvements to variable speed limits (VSLs) on the strategic road network, to improve the appropriateness of mandatory and advisory VSLs based on safety and customer insight. As part of the VSLs programme and based on key recommended improvements from the comprehensive review of VSLs, this project will provide consultant support for: Support the analysis of regional trial data and outcome / recommendations report. Support the development of processes and reporting mechanisms for national roll out of trial. Support for national roll out of trial.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d974f757-728b-425b-bd78-704540ef1e2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ddbddc9-acb0-43a0-bd03-9716a57ef8d2
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
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
£145,729 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,729 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
TLJ South East (England)
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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