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title: "Connected and Autonomous Plant"
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# Connected and Autonomous Plant

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b624e92-9e4a-40d4-b4dc-a88b5e98873e

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## Summary

Highways England, based in Birmingham, has completed a tender process for a contract titled "Connected and Autonomous Plant." This procurement falls within the research and development services category, specifically focusing on providing services to support the development of connected and autonomous construction plant technology. The tender period ended on 28 March 2019, while the contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and will conclude on 28 February 2021. The total contract value is approximately £249,999, and the procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction technology, consultancy, and research and development. Companies that specialise in automation, connectivity solutions, or related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Collaborating with Highways England could further enhance industry innovation, providing firms with the chance to contribute to safer and more efficient construction and maintenance processes within the UK.

## Notice

Highways England ('the Employer') is looking to set up a contract for the provision of services to support the development of Connected and Autonomous Construction Plant. The aim of this Task is to work collaboratively with the industry to jointly develop a vision and roadmap for the staged implementation of connectivity and automation, to demonstrate the practical advances already achieved in this area, and to stimulate further development. This will ultimately provide a safer and more efficient environment for construction and maintenance schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add0b37e-00c5-47d7-9564-530a00360bb5 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,999 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2019 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add0b37e-00c5-47d7-9564-530a00360bb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add0b37e-00c5-47d7-9564-530a00360bb5
  29th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/992ba33c-ced2-4b71-bf56-39d72e9ab032
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