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title: "T0003 Suppoer to Drone Operations"
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# T0003 Suppoer to Drone Operations

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23f6eec3-f2c3-428f-ba82-f9a0ade9528e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which has initiated a tender titled "T0003 Support to Drone Operations." This project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £130,000. The procurement method is selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 20th November 2020 to 31st March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 15th October 2020. The location of the services encompasses the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for larger consultancy firms and specialised businesses with expertise in drone operation governance and safety standards, as the project seeks to advance Highways England's drone operations capability. Companies experienced in delivering research and development services, particularly in the transportation or drone technology sector, could find significant growth potential by participating in similar contracts, thus supporting the establishment of drone policies and standards within the organisation.

## Notice

The strategic decision by the Highways England to undertake steps to implement governance specific to drones was made in September 2019. As a result, SPaTS 1-991 (Highways England Drone Operating Policy and Standards) was scoped and which delivered an initial policy that established specific requirements relating to drone activities over and above Highways England's overarching risk management process as set out by GG104 Requirements for safety risk assessment. This policy applies to drone activities on our network commissioned directly by Highways England. A roadmap summarising scope and strategic requirements for developing and embedding a drone operations capability within the business was also developed by the same project. SPaTS 1-991 was an interim tactical measure to meet the meet the critical requirements of establishing initial policy and standards for all drone operations within the business. This is a follow-on Task to SPaTS task 1-991 to support the Highways England Drone Governance Hub in undertaking selected activities from the roadmap developed as part of SPaTS Task 1-991

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7233c5f-63d0-449b-84f9-19bfedf32fb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7233c5f-63d0-449b-84f9-19bfedf32fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7233c5f-63d0-449b-84f9-19bfedf32fb8
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2f99ddc-80b1-4688-b7b1-1508fad57a8f
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