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title: "Optimised Technology for Expressways"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63f03b24-2393-467d-a2bd-0580ae997983"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Optimised Technology for Expressways

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63f03b24-2393-467d-a2bd-0580ae997983

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## Summary

Highways England has completed the procurement process for "Optimised Technology for Expressways," a project aimed at procuring technical consultancy services to support the development of the Expressway concept. This process, classified under the industry category of research and development services, involved a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £149,977, commenced on 1st September 2018 and concluded on 31st August 2019. The procurement was located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period having ended on 6th August 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the consultancy and technology sectors, particularly those that specialise in infrastructure development and optimisation. Companies with expertise in research and consultancy services related to transportation and highways would be well-suited to compete in similar upcoming tenders. As Highways England seeks innovative solutions to meet the challenges of expressway development, businesses offering advanced technological insights may find significant growth potential in such procurements.

## Notice

Highways England is procuring technical consultancy services to support the continued development of the Expressway concept by identifying optimised technology which is appropriate for expressways. Optimised technology shall be identified to meet the challenges of the road characteristics of an expressway, the Expressway concept objectives, value for money and the vision of the Road Investment Strategy (RIS) (2015-2020).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c3f87-734b-423d-8ce5-5f1fb717144d |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,977 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 29 Aug 2019 at 13:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c3f87-734b-423d-8ce5-5f1fb717144d
- 28 Aug 2018 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c3f87-734b-423d-8ce5-5f1fb717144d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3c3f87-734b-423d-8ce5-5f1fb717144d
  29th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be574c98-74d0-4722-925e-5b8ff145e786
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27f8e01b-6206-4ec4-af0e-c246e479e426
  n/a

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