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title: "T0398 National rollout for reducing lead-in signals for incidents"
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# T0398 National rollout for reducing lead-in signals for incidents

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d38af7e-0fbc-45a0-9a2c-afe59e937089

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract for the provision of technical consultancy services for the national rollout of new signal sequencing rules. The tender, titled "T0398 National rollout for reducing lead-in signals for incidents," falls under the research and development services category. The contract, valued at £237,000 GBP, involves reducing the number and distance of lead-in variable signs and signals (VSS) on the approach to incidents. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 17, 2022, to March 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on October 31, 2022, in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing technical consultancy services in the research and development sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable as the buyer, National Highways, has indicated SME suitability. Businesses interested in innovation and traffic management solutions may excel in this competitive process. The contract duration until March 2024 provides a stable opportunity for growth and establishment within the industry, attracting businesses aiming for long-term engagements and partnerships.

## Notice

National Highways is looking to set up a contract for the provision of technical consultancy to develop, implement and evaluate the national rollout of new signal sequencing rules, to reduce the number and distance of lead-in variable signs and signals (VSS) on the approach to an incident.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ea0f59-c963-49f9-9101-077f3d5bf9bc |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ea0f59-c963-49f9-9101-077f3d5bf9bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ea0f59-c963-49f9-9101-077f3d5bf9bc
  27th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bc936e3-48da-4ddf-8565-076d9885f461
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