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title: "T0450 Smart Motorways - Technical Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19d14e56-3e64-4479-a621-ce1e247bb1bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2023-04-11"
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# T0450 Smart Motorways - Technical Support

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19d14e56-3e64-4479-a621-ce1e247bb1bd

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## Summary

The National Highways has awarded a contract for T0450 Smart Motorways - Technical Support. The procurement process was completed under the classification of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract value is £161,902.89 GBP, with the procurement method being selective through call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 11th April 2023 to 31st July 2023, focusing on services in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by National Highways for Technical Support on Smart Motorways presents opportunities for service providers in research and development consultancy. The contract is suitable for SMEs and offers a chance to contribute to improving the Dynamic Hard Shoulder operating model. Businesses interested in innovation and infrastructure development would be well-suited to compete for this tender, which aims to enhance driver experience and safety on smart motorways.

## Notice

The primary objective for this work, is to understand what aspects of the Dynamic Hard Shoulder (DHS) operating model, drivers find confusing and whether there are any interventions that could reduce the potential confusion when using DHS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba8057a-a507-424d-a875-d5e96e851f31 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,902 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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

- 11 Apr 2023 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba8057a-a507-424d-a875-d5e96e851f31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba8057a-a507-424d-a875-d5e96e851f31
  11th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e005197-c2a1-49ac-bb8f-0105d43320b0
  n/a

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