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title: "Technical Consultancy, Engineering Advice, Research and Innovation"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Technical Consultancy, Engineering Advice, Research and Innovation

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287b133f-30d9-4b40-9089-d0140eea54a2

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking technical consultancy and engineering advice to support its Digital Roads agenda through a tender titled "Technical Consultancy, Engineering Advice, Research and Innovation". The procurement, classified under research and development services, was initiated on February 27, 2019, following a tender period that closed on February 26, 2019. The awarded contract has a total value of £250,000 and covers services to be delivered in London, with the contract duration set from February 27 to March 31, 2019. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in research and technological innovation related to infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in digital transformation and smart infrastructure solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, larger firms with the capacity to deliver comprehensive services are likely to find this contract appealing, as it aims to enhance the capabilities of Highways England in alignment with its strategic vision for modernising road infrastructure.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to accelerate the Digital Roads agenda launched at Highways UK in November 2018. This work shall seek to support further development to the Digital Roads vision ahead of a potential public launch in May 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2364c8-5b6d-4139-83fa-a26cf634f6ee |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2019 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2364c8-5b6d-4139-83fa-a26cf634f6ee
- 12 Mar 2019 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2364c8-5b6d-4139-83fa-a26cf634f6ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2364c8-5b6d-4139-83fa-a26cf634f6ee
  28th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d8acc68-728a-48ab-874e-8e8059ab8ebd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b0dcbc8-8948-488a-9bbe-a1ee63669198
  n/a

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