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title: "Smart Motorway Calibration Technical Consultancy"
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# Smart Motorway Calibration Technical Consultancy

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-405b5dd5-fd1b-45a9-9d05-c89b3d97e12f

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to contract technical consultancy services through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, for the project titled "Smart Motorway Calibration Technical Consultancy." This service is essential for enhancing the capabilities of the Calibration & Optimisation Team, requiring specialised knowledge of smart motorway calibration. The procurement process commenced on 1st September 2018 and the contract is scheduled to run until 31st March 2019. The total contract value is £52,630. The consultancy services are required for operations located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses with expertise in research and development, particularly those that specialise in smart motorway technologies and operational consultancy. Companies with capabilities in coaching and mentoring calibration engineers, as well as those proficient in traffic management systems like MIDAS and HATMS, would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could set the groundwork for long-term partnerships with Highways England, positioning firms to expand their services in related fields.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to procure technical consultancy services to work closely with the Calibration & Optimisation Team to develop team capability through coaching and mentoring calibration engineers and managers. The service is specialist and requires technical and operational knowledge of smart motorway calibration and optimisation, MIDAS and HATMS. For smart motorways to work effectively speed and flow thresholds need to be determined and congestion seed points identified. There are a number of techniques and tools available to monitor and calibrate smart motorways. The task will ensure the Calibration and Optimisation team are able to effectively calibrate smart motorways configured as All Lane Running and Dynamic Hard Shoulder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb51545f-8a10-49d1-88ae-de376e85b1fd |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,630 |
| 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

- 31 Aug 2018 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb51545f-8a10-49d1-88ae-de376e85b1fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb51545f-8a10-49d1-88ae-de376e85b1fd
  31st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47d9105b-69e3-4d96-aba2-0f64279e5042
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