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title: "T0463 Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on standards and specifications"
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# T0463 Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on standards and specifications

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65bd071a-9b9f-462e-be93-1467a62c7c1b

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on standards and specifications." This research and development services tender falls under the CPV classification with a contract value of £180,837.25. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was on May 31, 2023, and the contract period ranges from July 18, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The project location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services related to autonomous vehicles to engage with National Highways. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the procurement process is suitable for them. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to shaping operational design domains for autonomous vehicles on road networks, ultimately enhancing safety and performance standards within the industry.

## Notice

This project will enable National Highways to understand what features of the road network are included in Operational Design Domains set by A & S-D V manufacturers and OEMs and whether this impacts any of our standards and specifications - including maintenance standards. For example, if road linings are planed out but may still be faintly visible in bright conditions, would this cause an issue for A & S-D Vehicles? This will give us a greater understanding as to how varying Automated and Self-Driving Vehicles will interact with our road environment. If required, a program of works to update our standards and specifications for us to enable the optimum performance of A & S-D V (and therefore providing the safest environment for A & S-D Vs to operate in) will be developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92505252-b031-4fc4-9113-2d13d5ba10cf |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,837 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,837 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2023 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92505252-b031-4fc4-9113-2d13d5ba10cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92505252-b031-4fc4-9113-2d13d5ba10cf
  23rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5c346ce-d10d-4462-be97-e564ae3ee0c4
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