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title: "1-1025 P4102020 LST Evaluation"
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# 1-1025 P4102020 LST Evaluation

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12b35c58-728b-4aa8-9751-5613b9620de1

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom, which is setting up a contract titled "1-1025 P4102020 LST Evaluation." This contract, valued at approximately £248,746, is classified under research and development services. It is situated in the South East region and is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 21st February 2020, with contract execution set to continue until 30th September 2021. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to contractor engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, evaluation, and data collection in transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their capabilities in innovative research methodologies. Given that the contract entails continuation work on the Longer Semi-Trailer trial, companies with expertise in transportation studies or related consultancy services will find themselves well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to set up a contract for provision of follow-on work consisting of further research and evaluation of the Longer Semi-Trailer trial. The trial has been running since 2012 and currently involves over 2500 vehicles operating on a trial basis across the UK. This contract would be a continuation of the data collection, monitoring, and evaluation of the trial by external independent contractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29eb6d0-1c21-4449-8acd-f96bb9729843 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,746 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29eb6d0-1c21-4449-8acd-f96bb9729843

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f29eb6d0-1c21-4449-8acd-f96bb9729843
  26th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6232564-ab31-47ce-88ec-013a95c6c849
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