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title: "Free-Flow Charging Technical Support"
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# Free-Flow Charging Technical Support

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6ef3df-c4a2-4754-9e36-f2152e4d1cdd

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## Summary

Highways England is conducting a procurement process for "Free-Flow Charging Technical Support", classified under transport systems consultancy services. The tender, awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited after a competitive process, has a total value of £5,062,764.34 and covers a contract period from 19 April 2021 to 18 April 2023. The tender period ended on 17 March 2021, and it operates through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Technology Services 2 (RM3804) Framework. The primary delivery locations include the United Kingdom and wider European territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in transport and highways consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in technical analysis and those familiar with project frameworks in the public sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The scope and value of the contract could encourage growth for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in the transport consultancy market, especially in delivering innovative solutions for charging technologies.

## Notice

Provision of Free-Flow Charging Technical Support. Awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited following a Further Compeition held under Crown Commercial Services Technology Services 2 (RM3804) Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a459efdc-7176-4d6d-83a2-c58f33c719d8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,062,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,062,764 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a459efdc-7176-4d6d-83a2-c58f33c719d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a459efdc-7176-4d6d-83a2-c58f33c719d8
  11th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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