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title: "1-688A Programmatic Appraisal Package A"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dd5dbb4-c373-467b-a5a1-7f0f89548f85"
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# 1-688A Programmatic Appraisal Package A

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dd5dbb4-c373-467b-a5a1-7f0f89548f85

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "1-688A Programmatic Appraisal Package A" involves Highways England seeking to provide services that support a programme approach to deliver smart motorway investments across various regions in the UK. This initiative falls under the research and development services category, with a total contract value of £159,549. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period commenced on 11th December 2018, concluding on 11th May 2019. The tender period ended on 1st November 2018, with the only active supplier being ARUP, who has been awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services and related consultancy work within the highways and transportation sectors. Companies with experience in delivering consultancy services, particularly for public infrastructure projects and smart technology implementations, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. Engaging with Highways England may open pathways for growing partnerships and expanding service offerings within the UK's transport infrastructure market.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a new work packages for the provision of services to support a programme approach to deliver smart motorway investments. Delivering the Smart Motorways as a programme enables Highways England to deliver more improvements with a reduced number of resources. Since 2015, the Programme has been developing and improving its operating model to reach maturity and materialise the expected efficiencies during the project delivery phases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51393064-17f7-420a-8eea-267cc346854d |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2018 - 11 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,549 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,549 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

- 12 Dec 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51393064-17f7-420a-8eea-267cc346854d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51393064-17f7-420a-8eea-267cc346854d
  12th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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