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title: "SPaTS Framework Lot 1 - Technical Support for European Engagement"
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# SPaTS Framework Lot 1 - Technical Support for European Engagement

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00c5aeb1-8b95-4e0c-9f4f-ec2e4ce9f213

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## Summary

The Highways Agency, based in Leeds, England, is seeking to provide Technical Support for European Engagement through the SPaTS Framework Lot 1. This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services category and employs a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The contract is valued at £739,231.74 and covers a period from 30 March 2017 to 31 March 2020. The tender was awarded on 29 March 2017, with the award notice published later on 26 May 2017. The delivery addresses for the services include various locations such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and throughout Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large consulting firms and engineering companies that specialise in transport and infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of contributing to and influencing the development of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) on a European level. The successful bidder, Ove Arup & Partners, demonstrates the calibre of businesses able to compete in this sector, suggesting a competitive environment for organisations with extensive experience in delivering consultancy services to governmental agencies and adept in engaging with European programmes.

## Notice

To provide an effective and efficient support to Highways England to ensure that its continued commitment to the EU programme is effectively and efficiently delivered such that Highways England maximises the benefits of participation. Ensure that Highways England is able to contribute to and influence European thinking on the development and deployment of ITS by targeted involvement in technical ITS platform activities and in particular the any updates of the EW Deployment Guidelines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ff20c7-ff16-48e1-a256-95a10e76b4d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £739,231 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £739,231 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 May 2017 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ff20c7-ff16-48e1-a256-95a10e76b4d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ff20c7-ff16-48e1-a256-95a10e76b4d7
  26th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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