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title: "Severn Crossings Study: Strategic Road Network Improvements Strategy"
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# Severn Crossings Study: Strategic Road Network Improvements Strategy

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ae7e078-1ed7-4ad4-ae32-61feb3245836

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Highways England for the project titled "Severn Crossings Study: Strategic Road Network Improvements Strategy." The project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 30 November 2018. The contract, valued at £260,821, commenced on 4 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies and firms specialising in traffic analysis and strategic road network planning, potentially leading to long-term contracts stemming from the analysis of toll removal impacts. Companies equipped to propose effective traffic management interventions and those adept in multi-modal transport solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this type of service. The awarded contract has been granted to Arup, a large supplier based in Newcastle upon Tyne, highlighting the potential for collaboration or competition among similarly skilled firms.

## Notice

Work has been undertaken to develop an initial understanding of the impact of the toll removal at the Severn Crossings, and there has been early work to identify potential improvements to England's strategic road network for delivery in the second Road Investment Strategy period ('RIS2'). This work will need to be considered in this commission. Reporting and data from this work will be provided to the consultant within two weeks from the award date of this study. A new study is required to build on existing understanding of the likely changes to traffic patterns that the removal of tolls may induce. Potential interventions to address any re-assignment issues will also need to be identified (if appropriate) for the medium and long-term. Interventions may include improvements to the strategic road network, local road network (where it impacts on the strategic network) as well as multi-modal options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2a460d-d574-4c3d-b352-25192998342f |
| 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 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,821 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,821 |
| 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

- 4 Jan 2019 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2a460d-d574-4c3d-b352-25192998342f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2a460d-d574-4c3d-b352-25192998342f
  4th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65f17811-7ce6-418b-8e85-9cdf1d3e92ec
  n/a

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