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title: "Road Side Detector Advisory Team"
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published: "2018-08-10"
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# Road Side Detector Advisory Team

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6affa5b9-2bb6-4cf7-88e8-a12af07732d0

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## Summary

Highways England has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Road Side Detector Advisory Team." This initiative, which falls under the category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, was focused on improving poorly performing MIDAS systems using Side Fire Radar detectors. The procurement method employed was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £247,528 and spans from 9th August 2018 to 31st March 2019. The project primarily took place in London, where technical consultancy services were required to identify issues and recommend enhancements.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical consultancy services related to traffic management and roadside systems. Firms with expertise in MIDAS (Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling) technology and operational capabilities in similar environments would be well-suited to compete for future contracts. The completion of this tender indicates an ongoing need for innovative solutions in the transport sector, thereby opening doors for consultancy firms and businesses that can provide specialised knowledge and site work capabilities in this field.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to procure technical consultancy services to carry out investigation and analysis of poorly performing MIDAS systems using Side Fire Radar detectors, identify causes and make recommendations for improvement. The service is specialist and requires technical and operational knowledge of MIDAS, HATMS and the ability to undertake site work at the road side.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5505bb-304e-426d-8140-c00da24bdbb7 |
| 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 | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,528 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,528 |
| 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/CH2M |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2018 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5505bb-304e-426d-8140-c00da24bdbb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5505bb-304e-426d-8140-c00da24bdbb7
  10th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b6df1b6-58c2-44e9-9c7d-61a9ba460700
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