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title: "Algorithm Improvement Next Gen phase 2 FVD and QP"
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# Algorithm Improvement Next Gen phase 2 FVD and QP

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a92adf2-de11-4cad-918d-b10010e220ae

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## Summary

Highways England has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Algorithm Improvement Next Gen phase 2 FVD and QP," aimed at enhancing the performance of the Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling (MIDAS) System through the development of new traffic management algorithms. This tender falls under the services category, specifically research and development services, with a total contract value of £179,947. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 15th August 2018 to 31st March 2019, with key procurement activities concluding on 6th August 2018, in London, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic management, algorithm development, and data analysis. Companies with expertise in research and consultancy services in the transport sector are well-positioned to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate innovative solutions for traffic systems optimisation. Engaging with Highways England can also facilitate partnerships with larger firms in the industry, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth in the burgeoning smart transport sector.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a task for the provision of services to investigate how to improve upon existing performance of our Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling (MIDAS) System by developing new traffic management algorithms and by better utilising new or existing data sources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7e07e-5bf8-4492-a0ea-d09289413231 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,947 |
| 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 CH2M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 07:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7e07e-5bf8-4492-a0ea-d09289413231

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf7e07e-5bf8-4492-a0ea-d09289413231
  16th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24aa2ac5-1230-4316-87a3-1823845a5988
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