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title: "1-946 CHARMing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5593c5aa-5c51-422d-8b3f-1bf430a31d6c"
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published: "2019-10-01"
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# 1-946 CHARMing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5593c5aa-5c51-422d-8b3f-1bf430a31d6c

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to engage a supplier for the "1-946 CHARMing" contract, which involves providing technical consultancy support to develop and migrate the Stopped Vehicle Detection (SVD) system into new operational systems. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is classified as a selective procurement method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10 September 2019, while the contract commenced on 30 September 2019 and will last until 31 March 2022. The total value of the contract is approximately £236,023.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in technical support and system integration for transportation systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they could leverage their expertise to compete for sub-contracting opportunities under this larger framework. Companies involved in innovative vehicle detection technologies or those offering similar consultancy services may find this procurement particularly relevant for expansion and growth.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of technical consultancy support to develop and migrate the Stopped Vehicle Detection (SVD) system into the new CHARM operational systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50bafa7c-36f3-497a-afc1-6d9eba7d1ad9 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £236,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £236,023 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2019 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50bafa7c-36f3-497a-afc1-6d9eba7d1ad9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50bafa7c-36f3-497a-afc1-6d9eba7d1ad9
  1st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb175a13-1207-4f28-bf35-1eb487921cd0
  n/a

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