Award

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f8e472-9a52-458d-93c7-bb697550bffd

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for "Project Primrose," which involves the use of a test facility featuring a multi-lane motorway test track for 13 weeks. This project falls under the "Highway operation services" category and was conducted using an open procedure to ensure broad participation. The contract, valued at £99,967, will be carried out in the UK. The procurement process moved through the planning and tendering stages, culminating in an award to UTAC UK Ltd on 17 October 2024. Key dates included the tender period ending on 2 September 2024 and the bid opening on 3 September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses looking to engage in highway operation and testing services. Companies specialising in transportation infrastructure, testing facilities, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar projects. The process underscores the potential for firms to secure government contracts that provide significant revenue streams and enhance industry reputation. Small to large-scale businesses with expertise in multi-lane motorway simulations and testing environments would find this contract especially lucrative and strategically advantageous for growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f8e472-9a52-458d-93c7-bb697550bffd

Notice Description

Project Primrose requires the use of a test facility with a test track site that mimics a stretch of multi-lane motorway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Use of a test facility with a test track site for 13 weeks that mimics a stretch of multi-lane motorway.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048690
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033571-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712200 - Highway operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
homelandsecurityrnprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UTAC

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