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title: "T0089 Smart Motorways - Policy development and enhancements"
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# T0089 Smart Motorways - Policy development and enhancements

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26822ce2-7cbc-4725-8358-57d4f90e9aad

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to enhance its smart motorways initiative through a procurement titled "T0089 Smart Motorways - Policy development and enhancements." This project falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 27th April 2021 and will conclude on 31st May 2022, with the tender having closed on 23rd April 2021. The total budget allocated for this contract is £399,985.70.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transportation policy and technology. Businesses that focus on research and development services, particularly those with experience in technical policy delivery and smart motorway enhancements, would find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to engage in a vital area of public infrastructure development that has broad implications for road safety and traffic management.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to procure specialist technical consultancy services to support the continued development of smart motorways. The objectives of this task will be to: - support our technical policy delivery of the stocktake, which will enable us to contribute to the wider programme of activities resulting from the stocktake; and - deliver further enhancements to the smart motorway concept, policy and standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feadeb7f-4dfc-4c98-a7de-cb129549bffb |
| 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 | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,985 |
| 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

- 25 May 2021 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feadeb7f-4dfc-4c98-a7de-cb129549bffb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feadeb7f-4dfc-4c98-a7de-cb129549bffb
  25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4bb7c45-cf14-401f-865f-79f2b2619b78
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