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1-1028 Drone Hazard Identification

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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26 Mar 2020 at 08:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is seeking to develop an interim drone governance policy by commissioning a hazard identification study specifically for drone operations in relation to their strategic road network. This contract, titled "1-1028 Drone Hazard Identification," carries a value of £89,974 and falls under the category of research and development services. The procurement method utilised is selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 16 March 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The tender concluded on 10 March 2020, and the award notification was made on 26 March 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in safety and risk assessment within the transport sector. Businesses with expertise in drone technology, governance policies, and hazard identification would be particularly well-placed to participate in future tenders of this nature. Given the increasing reliance on drone operations, organisations that offer innovative and compliant solutions will find a growing market as public bodies continue to seek safe operational frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1-1028 Drone Hazard Identification

Notice Description

Highways England are currently engaging their supply chain to undertake the development of an interim drone governance policy in order for their supply chain to continue to operate drones safely in and around their network. In order for this work to develop a sufficient GG104 Highways England need to commission a specialist consultant to undertake a hazard identification study for operating drones on and adjacent to the strategic road network which also needs to include the various construction and maintenance site types. This is a requisite support task to SPaTS 1-991 Highways England Drone Operating Policy and Standards currently being delivered by SES.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9dbcd58-89b3-438c-bcd2-4d321341c6ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726920a-fec9-45c8-b3ee-f36a9715a975
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
£89,974 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,974 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 30 days
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
HE
Contact Email
spats_framework_lot1@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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