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title: "T0476 National Highways Drone Operating Standards & Requirements"
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published: "2023-06-29"
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# T0476 National Highways Drone Operating Standards & Requirements

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f63dda3-8bd9-4686-9188-6285ed7c4a4e

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## Summary

The National Highways have awarded a contract for the provision of specialist technical advice to support the final phase development of National Highways' Drone Operating Standards and Requirements. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is GBP 229,199, and the contract period runs from 3rd July 2023 to 3rd July 2024. The tender deadline was 21st June 2023, and the contract was awarded on 27th June 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to engage in the design and execution of research and development services related to National Highways' Drone Operating Standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this tender. The location for the project is in Birmingham, England, with procurement primarily falling under the services category.

## Notice

to provide specialist technical advice to support further development of the final phase of National Highways' Drone Operating Standards and Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70caebd5-86d8-404e-b6ed-146afaf4aaaf |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 3 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,199 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,199 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70caebd5-86d8-404e-b6ed-146afaf4aaaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70caebd5-86d8-404e-b6ed-146afaf4aaaf
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/206d2a05-2784-4d97-826e-d27700bbdc2e
  n/a

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