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title: "T1037 (a) - Investigate and improve permanent HDS settings"
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# T1037 (a) - Investigate and improve permanent HDS settings

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ae56ef5-56af-49e7-b1b7-61c0dc077bc3

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## Summary

Highways England has recently completed the procurement process for the tender titled "T1037 (a) - Investigate and improve permanent HDS settings", focused on enhancing Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) across the strategic motorway and trunk road network. The contract, valued at £477,025, was awarded on 16th November 2021 and is set to run until 31st January 2023. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The buying authority is located in Birmingham, England, and operates in the research and development services sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and development services industry, particularly those with expertise in traffic management and infrastructure improvement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this tendering process, as it allows for greater participation in public sector contracts. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in road safety and efficiency are encouraged to engage in future opportunities that may arise from this award.

## Notice

Highways England is undertaking a programme of improvements to Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) on the strategic motorway and all-purpose trunk road network. This is to improve the appropriateness of both mandatory and advisory VSLs, based on safety and customer insight.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b091f948-e313-48d4-8ad2-5c0ba0706ce8 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £477,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £477,025 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTRAN JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b091f948-e313-48d4-8ad2-5c0ba0706ce8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b091f948-e313-48d4-8ad2-5c0ba0706ce8
  18th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbfeda2f-036e-45fd-82f7-9292a7916859
  n/a

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