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title: "1-909 Technical Support - Tunnels and ITS"
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# 1-909 Technical Support - Tunnels and ITS

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57de61e0-94cb-4640-b1a2-7e605127ec95

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking technical support services for the management of tunnels and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, following a tender titled "1-909 Technical Support - Tunnels and ITS." The effective value of the contract is approximately £248,890, and it is established through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract duration spans from 17th September 2019 to 28th February 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 11th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research, development, and technical support within the transport sector. Companies with expertise in tunnel management, infrastructure projects, and ITS will be particularly well-placed to compete for future contracts involving similar support needs. The awarded supplier, Arup, indicates the scale of competition and the potential for growth in this niche market, making it attractive for businesses aiming to expand their public sector engagement.

## Notice

The SE Region currently includes 3 tunnels and a complex number of ITS systems. In addition, several innovation projects are being delivered within the SE Region on behalf of the national business. Due to a number of ongoing projects, business change activities and new requirements - technical support services are required to provide specialist guidance, support the delivery of projects and ensure timely completion to programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef75edfe-45fd-40f0-b7e0-25e680a0142c |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,890 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,890 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| 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

- 17 Sep 2019 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef75edfe-45fd-40f0-b7e0-25e680a0142c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef75edfe-45fd-40f0-b7e0-25e680a0142c
  17th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9470498d-d026-4a0a-853c-a145e4f80d1b
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