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Severe Weather Plan 2019/20 and Technical Support

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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31 Aug 2018 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England, located in Birmingham, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Severe Weather Plan 2019/20 and Technical Support." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and aims to enhance their capabilities in severe weather management. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2018 and will extend until 31st March 2020. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with a budget of approximately £199,997. The tender period ended on 22nd August 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms specialising in technical services related to severe weather. Businesses that are experienced in providing consultancy, research, and development within this field would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With Highways England seeking to embed advanced methods and technologies in its Severe Weather Service, there is potential for sustained business growth and collaboration with a key player in the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Severe Weather Plan 2019/20 and Technical Support

Notice Description

Highways England's Operational Capability Team is part of the Customer Operations Requirements Group and is responsible for developing, setting and embedding national standards and requirements in the area of severe weather. The team requires Specialist Technical Services (the Contractor) to provide technical expertise to the group and to undertake a comprehensive review of Highways England's Severe Weather Requirements for the provision of its Severe Weather Service in the form of our DMRB compliant Severe Weather Plan and template. Highways England is looking to set up a contract to provide specialist expertise in severe weather which is not available within Highways England. The contract will provide technical services to embed emerging methods and technologies which support severe weather and risk management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e072bf46-1711-4b7d-bd20-9df567a7bd0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1fd7fb-b65e-4ab2-bf5a-636f37d49282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£199,997 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,997 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

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