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title: "DFIDC430 Mobile Phone Detection Trials"
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# DFIDC430 Mobile Phone Detection Trials

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52e1f39f-e910-439c-beae-95e6dc82b7c1

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## Summary

Highways England has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "DFIDC430 Mobile Phone Detection Trials," which falls under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £250,000, aims to explore and trial mobile phone detection technologies to enhance road safety. The contract period is set to run from 1st January 2019 to 31st May 2019, with the tender period having concluded on 18th December 2018. The designated location for the trials is within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile technology, consultancy services, and road safety solutions to expand their services. Companies that possess expertise in conducting trials, evaluating technological performance, and understanding legislative requirements in the context of transportation would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Engaging with Highways England could allow businesses to innovate within the public sector, contributing to safer road environments through advanced detection systems.

## Notice

Highways England's Safer Roads - People team is seeking specialist support regarding trials of mobile phone detection technologies. The objectives of this Task are: To design and execute controlled off-road trials of prototype mobile phone detection technologies, and produce a summary report which provides explanation of system performance, recommendations and a roadmap to implementation. To conduct trials of mobile phone detection technologies on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) to further understand typical road user behaviour with respect to mobile phone use; To review existing legislation and provide advice regarding any preparatory actions required to enable the use of any proven systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3722a031-ac95-44b4-8c77-e376dbf6bea0 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3722a031-ac95-44b4-8c77-e376dbf6bea0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3722a031-ac95-44b4-8c77-e376dbf6bea0
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cc6ab07-d840-4780-aef2-2ded7fbb7c17
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