--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) Removal and Prevention of Graffiti on the Strategic Road Network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CONNECT PLACES CATAPULT / HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2021-01-22" --- # Request for Information (RFI) Removal and Prevention of Graffiti on the Strategic Road Network Buyer: CONNECT PLACES CATAPULT / HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ad735b-cf91-4d8b-a825-a6773e504e3b.json) ## Summary The Connect Places Catapult / Highways England is seeking innovative solutions through a Request for Information (RFI) for the removal and prevention of graffiti on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in England. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant engagement event ending on 5th February 2021. The RFI aims to explore potential advancements in graffiti removal and prevention techniques, classified under CPV code 90690000. Interested parties should note that the deadline to register and express interest in this project has been extended from the previous date of 29th January 2021. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in innovative materials and behavioural interventions in graffiti prevention. Companies focused on developing smart materials, paints, or access control solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this procurement process, which may help them expand their market presence while contributing to a significant public challenge faced by transportation authorities. ## Notice Graffiti is a recurring problem across the Strategic Road Network (SRN) that often reappears within weeks of removal. People are determined to graffiti; they will put themselves in physical danger over 'live' operating motorways for example. Highways England has experimented with intentionally planting spiky bushes in key entry points to prevent access to motorway structures, but these are quickly removed or trampled by graffiti 'artists' to gain access. Little work has been done to understand graffiti 'artists' or their motivations in the same way as it has been done to understand litterers on the network. In terms of preventing graffiti, behavioural change may play as big a part as advanced anti-graffiti chemical agents. In this challenge we are interested in learning about any potential innovative solutions that could either directly (e.g. smart materials, paints, access control etc.) or indirectly (e.g. behavioural interventions) prevent graffiti on the SRN. If you are interested in responding to this RFI then please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and download the RFI documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Closing date has been extended from 29th January 2021 to 5th February 2021. Additional information: If you are interested in responding to this RFI then please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and download the RFI documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Closing date has been extended from 29th January 2021 to 5th February 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf324ea5-ec8a-45b5-8373-0d887e6900db | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONNECT PLACES CATAPULT / HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90690000 - Graffiti removal services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2021 at 12:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf324ea5-ec8a-45b5-8373-0d887e6900db - 12 Jan 2021 at 18:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36730861-61c9-4172-8ee4-b402bcc8703a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf324ea5-ec8a-45b5-8373-0d887e6900db 22nd January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36730861-61c9-4172-8ee4-b402bcc8703a 12th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://cp.catapult.org.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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