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title: "Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements Research"
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# Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements Research

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2038a21e-36de-438a-8a4b-f8771c06ab09

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## Summary

Highways England has completed a selective tender process for the contract titled "Signalling and VMS Positioning Requirements Research". This project, classified under Research and development services, focused on investigating the requirements for signalling and Variable Message Signs (VMS) on motorways and trunk roads. The tender period ended on 10 July 2019, and the award was made to Arup on 7 August 2019, with a contract value of approximately £125,000. The work is set to commence immediately and will continue until 31 March 2021, taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialised in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in traffic management and signage systems. Companies that can demonstrate a strong background in conducting empirical research and have experience working with road safety technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar upcoming opportunities. Engaging with Highways England could pave the way for further collaborations in infrastructure and transportation projects, enhancing business growth potential in the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking the provision of services to undertake research into signalling and VMS positioning requirements, focusing on: a) Differences in existing signalling and VMS positioning requirements for motorways and smart motorways (Task 2); b) Signalling and VMS positioning requirements for all-purpose trunk roads (Task 3); and c) Seek to determine whether the existing (and any proposed) positioning requirements are robust based on drivers' ability to retain information presented to them via signals/VMS (Task 4).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d06f0bf-84af-4b8d-a4e7-58fa183eb782 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,999 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2019 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d06f0bf-84af-4b8d-a4e7-58fa183eb782

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d06f0bf-84af-4b8d-a4e7-58fa183eb782
  8th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94ec7a54-056b-493c-a22a-ce85218abe85
  n/a

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