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title: "Developing Roadside Communications for Digital Roads"
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# Developing Roadside Communications for Digital Roads

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ade30c1-baae-438b-94f3-8b02666214f4

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## Summary

Highways England has successfully completed a procurement process for the project titled "Developing Roadside Communications for Digital Roads." This project falls under the research and development services industry category, with a focus on improving roadside communications to enhance customer satisfaction within the UK's transport network. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 5 October 2021, with a total contract value of £107,624.08, and spans a duration from 5 October 2021 to 31 March 2023. The services were carried out in London, UK, and the tender period concluded on 31 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to technology and communications, particularly those focused on transport infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aligning with the objectives of improving safety and efficiency within road networks would be especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The integration of innovative technology within roadworks creates a potential pathway for firms capable of providing creative solutions and advanced consultancy services within the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to procure technical consultancy services to support the continued improvement of Roadside Communications as a key driver of customer satisfaction. RIS2 sets out government's vision for a safer, more reliable, and greener SRN which uses new technology to support the country's economy and is an integrated part of the national transport networks. To support this vision, the aim of this project is to deploy portable technology within roadworks to provide better information for our customers, and to test the impacts of this technology and new message signs on customers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09bc9922-3d67-4ba2-84f4-6223640fbf61 |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,624 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,624 |
| 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 JOINT VENTURE |

## 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 Oct 2021 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09bc9922-3d67-4ba2-84f4-6223640fbf61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09bc9922-3d67-4ba2-84f4-6223640fbf61
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a012287-5136-414f-ae1f-8faa5c8757e9
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