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title: "1-878 M6 to A1(m) Study Central Pennines Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-691de649-1da2-4450-9824-261fe6cb03f1"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# 1-878 M6 to A1(m) Study Central Pennines Study

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-691de649-1da2-4450-9824-261fe6cb03f1

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by Highways England for the study titled "1-878 M6 to A1(m) Study Central Pennines Study," aimed at evaluating the feasibility of extending the M65 to enhance trans-Pennine connectivity. This project falls under the category of research and development services and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, with a total contract value of £249,500. The contract period commences on 10th July 2019 and concludes on 29th February 2020, following a tender period that ended on 25th June 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in significant research and development projects. Companies with expertise in transport modelling, consultancy services, and infrastructure development would be particularly well-suited to compete, potentially enabling them to expand their capabilities and portfolio through strategic partnerships or subcontracting opportunities within this study.

## Notice

18. The purpose of this study is to consider the benefits of extending the M65 to form an additional trans-Pennine route. The study will undertake high level transport modelling to look at the relative order of magnitude of benefits and ensure strategic option(s) and components identified that achieve the objectives are deliverable, affordable and offer value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bee8ac5-cb8c-4b3d-9803-139ca1e74133 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,500 |
| 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 | 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

- 5 Jul 2019 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bee8ac5-cb8c-4b3d-9803-139ca1e74133

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bee8ac5-cb8c-4b3d-9803-139ca1e74133
  5th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1c10555-f082-437b-9c95-597c03e613d9
  n/a

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