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title: "DFT T-TEAR Lot 2 Framework: Innovation in High Speed Friction Measurement"
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# DFT T-TEAR Lot 2 Framework: Innovation in High Speed Friction Measurement

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-645b0688-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Highways Agency is seeking to award a contract for the "DFT T-TEAR Lot 2 Framework: Innovation in High Speed Friction Measurement" tender, which falls under civil engineering consultancy services. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £159,990.50. The contract period began on 13 May 2015 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2017. The tender was published on 14 May 2015, following a selective procurement method outlined as a restricted procedure. The project aims to explore and potentially enhance the measurement methods used in assessing vehicle control systems and their interaction with road surfaces, particularly regarding wet skidding incidents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in civil engineering and vehicle dynamics, particularly those with expertise in friction measurement and surface interaction studies. Businesses that are well-suited to participate in this tender include large engineering consultancies and innovative technology firms capable of addressing the requirements outlined in the tender. Engaging with this contract could provide a platform for establishing ongoing collaborations with the Highways Agency and gaining exposure in public sector projects focused on road safety and engineering advancements.

## Notice

To investigate how modern vehicle control systems utilise the friction available from a road surface. Fundamentally, this will validate if the method of measurement that is used to manage the accident risk of wet skidding accidents is appropriate, or if a new method is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c4bd0b-e8cf-4294-a0b6-ebefa8b04e76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2012 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2015 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,990 |
| 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 AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARUP / URS JV; LENS-TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c4bd0b-e8cf-4294-a0b6-ebefa8b04e76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c4bd0b-e8cf-4294-a0b6-ebefa8b04e76
  14th May 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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