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title: "1-1078 Digital Roads"
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# 1-1078 Digital Roads

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b37f330-3684-46a2-b78e-accc649380dd

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to enhance its Digital Roads concept through a recent procurement titled "1-1078 Digital Roads." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, with a total contract value of approximately £249,972. The procurement method is selective, based on a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence from 19 May 2020 and is expected to conclude on 21 September 2020. Although the tender phase has concluded, businesses within the United Kingdom and abroad may still find relevant opportunities linked to the ongoing digital transformation projects.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technology, consultancy services, and those experienced in research and development within the road infrastructure sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders, as they align with Highways England's commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing services. The project's aim to create a safer and more efficient Strategic Road Network positions it as an attractive prospect for businesses that can contribute to advancements in digital infrastructure and smart road solutions.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of service to provide a continuity of support, to further develop and implement the Digital Roads concept and advance the programme to the start of delivery. Connecting the Country is Highways England's ambition for the next 30 years; to revolutionise the Strategic Road Network (SRN) to create a modern network that supports a modern Britain. Digital technology underpins this vision and the Digital Roads Programme is Highways England's framework to deliver the roads of the future. This will enable a safer SRN, faster delivery, and an enhanced customer experience for all. Highways England's imperatives are embedded in the vision and ambition for Digital Roads. Digital Roads aligns the inflight and planned digital activity across the organisation behind a common vision, laying the foundations for the roads of the future enabling Highways England to achieve their RIS2 goals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8bd526-2907-43c1-ad18-d5851239a91b |
| 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 | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 21 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,972 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 22 May 2020 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8bd526-2907-43c1-ad18-d5851239a91b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b8bd526-2907-43c1-ad18-d5851239a91b
  22nd May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1103f51c-224a-43d6-a814-2e498089c40a
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