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title: "1-836 Refinement of the Expressway concept and support to the application of Digital Roads to our busiest A roads"
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# 1-836 Refinement of the Expressway concept and support to the application of Digital Roads to our busiest A roads

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b84a4be-4c93-49cd-bb68-d4ce50e5066f

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## Summary

Highways England is procuring technical services for the refinement of the Expressway concept and the application of Digital Roads to key A roads, with a contract value of £249,670. The project is part of the strategic objectives set out in the Road Investment Strategy for 2015-2020, aiming for completion by 31 March 2020. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 25 April 2019, and the contract officially commenced on 29 April 2019, running until the end of March 2020. The tender falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically in the South East of England.

This opportunity is ideal for consultancy firms specialising in infrastructure and road development, particularly those with experience in transport innovation and digital solutions. Successful competitors may include established engineering firms or large consultancies like WSP, who have already been awarded the contract. The procurement process opens avenues for businesses that can deliver advanced technology applications and road strategy refinements, contributing to progress in the transport sector.

## Notice

Highways England is procuring technical services to support the continued development of the Expressway concept, aligning the concept with the objectives stated within the Road Investment Strategy (2015-2020) and our ambition for the next RIS set out in our Strategic Road Network Initial Report. It is programmed for completion by 31 March 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992b46fc-1b43-4b3a-b16e-719868789369 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,670 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,670 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 29 Apr 2019 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992b46fc-1b43-4b3a-b16e-719868789369

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992b46fc-1b43-4b3a-b16e-719868789369
  29th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1731e284-0036-4cbf-af02-2b37737e3946
  n/a

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