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title: "1-716 Prevention of HGV vehicle fires"
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# 1-716 Prevention of HGV vehicle fires

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22e7adb4-7d63-41f4-886c-c42d4ee2c884

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to establish a contract titled "1-716 Prevention of HGV vehicle fires" within the research and development services sector. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £69,303.48. The contract term is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2020. The tender was published on 4 December 2018, and the previous submission deadline was 8 November 2018. This selective procurement method is executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it encompasses delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in research, technical services, and consultancy within the transportation and safety sectors. Businesses that are focused on developing interventions to reduce vehicle fire incidents will find this tender particularly relevant. Firms with expertise in data analysis, risk assessment, and safety recommendations related to heavy goods vehicles would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of technical services to assist in the development of research in to the causes and effects of HGV fires on the strategic road network (SRN) and develop and deliver a set of recommendations for Highways England to pursue. Data collected during the project period will be used to quantify increases or reductions in HGV fires over recent years and be used to develop interventions with an aim of reducing HGV fires on the SRN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1820939-83d8-4eb1-a974-e01a14b27de4 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,303 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,303 |
| 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 | 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

- 4 Dec 2018 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1820939-83d8-4eb1-a974-e01a14b27de4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1820939-83d8-4eb1-a974-e01a14b27de4
  4th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/432717b2-7f0c-4b0d-bb43-b1120a3b366c
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