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title: "T0057 Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP) - phase 2"
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# T0057 Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP) - phase 2

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30770823-e976-4e60-8d51-8315f5f2ecf4

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to develop a maturity matrix for Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP) as part of its procurement process titled "T0057 Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP) - phase 2". This process falls under the research and development services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Following a selective procurement method, this contract has a total value of £249,433.80 and was awarded on 24th March 2021, with a contract period extending until 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2021, and the project aims to showcase technological advancements in construction automation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those that focus on technological innovations within the construction and autonomous vehicle sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, as it supports community-focused approaches and smaller business growth in the high-tech field. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in automation technology and the implementation of sustainable practices may find this project to be a valuable opportunity for expansion and collaboration.

## Notice

Highways England ('the Company') is looking to set up a contract for provision of services to support us develop a maturity matrix for CAP (similar to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)) and prepare a test bed to undertake a demonstration on a live Highways England site showcasing technological advancements in construction automation and generating discussion with view of wider business implementation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6969336b-a46b-49ab-9167-0934827b8a8c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,433 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,433 |
| 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 | COSTAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 17:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6969336b-a46b-49ab-9167-0934827b8a8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6969336b-a46b-49ab-9167-0934827b8a8c
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77cfe097-c6da-4b8e-8e5f-0d6a3fbbdb6a
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