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title: "CAZ Signing Strategy and Preliminary Design"
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# CAZ Signing Strategy and Preliminary Design

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69123170-4abf-4321-8056-c4e7e68efa79

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking a consultant for the "CAZ Signing Strategy and Preliminary Design" project, which is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 18th December 2018 and will run until 30th April 2019. This initiative is critical as it aims to develop guidance and preliminary designs for Local Authorities' charging Clean Air Zones from the Strategic Road Network, with urgent operational deadlines for local authorities by 1st January 2020. The contract value is approximately £68,362.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in air quality, environmental planning, and signage design. Businesses with expertise in developing strategic frameworks for governmental compliance, especially those experienced in working with local authorities, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on rapid advancement and operational deadlines highlights the potential for businesses to engage closely with public sector entities, thereby fostering growth and establishing robust partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract with a Consultant to initially develop guidance, and subsequently develop preliminary designs, to sign Local Authorities' charging Clean Air Zones (CAZ) from the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This is nationally important work that needs to be rapidly advanced given the first wave of Local Authorities (LAs) have been tasked by government to have such CAZ operational by 1st January 2020. The Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU) has produced signing guidance for LAs to follow as they work to design and implement signing for their charging CAZ. Such guidance does not fully cover the signing requirements for Highways England's network, the SRN. It is therefore proposed to further develop the existing guidance for application on the SRN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5dd50b-7c84-44c0-a5da-3a07121dd014 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,362 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,362 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS/JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5dd50b-7c84-44c0-a5da-3a07121dd014

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c5dd50b-7c84-44c0-a5da-3a07121dd014
  18th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bb0886a-3739-4e57-9980-9a977183863d
  n/a

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