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Ride quality initiatives to improve customer experience

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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06 Jan 2022 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking to enhance customer experience on the strategic road network through a project titled "Ride quality initiatives to improve customer experience". The initiative falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in the South East of England. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been finalised on 6th January 2022, with the contract value set at £259,776.46. The contract period spans from 6th January 2022 to 31st March 2023, following a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on road maintenance and quality improvement services. Companies that specialise in providing consultancy services or developing innovative technologies for road infrastructure would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, with National Highways committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, suppliers that can demonstrate sustainability practices or contribute to eco-friendly projects may find additional competitive advantages in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ride quality initiatives to improve customer experience

Notice Description

National Highways (NH) are committed to continually improving the experience that our customers experience on the strategic road network. One priority targeted in Road Investment Strategy 2: 2020-2025 is a "maintenance approach that will focus on safety and surface condition to enhance the quality of journeys". This project is being commissioned to partly address the surface condition aspects and the ride quality that road users experience. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the progression to better ride quality will result in smoother pavement surfaces overall, and this presents a secondary, but equally important, opportunity related to National Highways' zero carbon plans . Smoother road pavements yielded through ride quality improvements should offer lower rolling resistance to transiting vehicles, and therefore reduce their fuel consumption (or increase the range of electric vehicles). This presents an opportunity to mitigate some of the 'road user emissions' that feature prominently in our carbon baseline, that need to reach net zero by 2050.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea12fcc9-4fc6-4ca7-abaf-03a76ae4aa17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e26a5f-013e-4652-83db-23ad9f6456ba
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
£259,776 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,776 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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
spats2@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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTRAN JOINT VENTURE

Further Information

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