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title: "1-1026 Technical spport for Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Data and Decision Support Tool (DST) Scoping Requirements"
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# 1-1026 Technical spport for Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Data and Decision Support Tool (DST) Scoping Requirements

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f08443c-33eb-43ef-8d76-5a73b99c7ee9

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking expert consultancy for a project titled "Technical support for Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) Data and Decision Support Tool (DST) Scoping Requirements." This procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category, with a contract value of approximately £99,378. The procurement method utilised is a selective tendering process, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract is active and commenced on 2nd March 2020, with a completion date set for 31st March 2020. The service is to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, addressing critical needs for VRS asset data improvement and decision-making support.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in highway infrastructure and data management solutions. Companies that specialise in asset management, strategic planning for transportation, or those capable of developing digital information exchange tools would be well-positioned to compete. This project represents a chance for such businesses to contribute to enhancing the performance and safety of vehicle restraint systems, making it an attractive opportunity for growth and innovation in the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England is seeking to commission expert external advice to provide independent subject matter expert (SME) support to: - Build on the Road Period 2 (RP2) strategic investment case developed for VRS, examining the sources of data and the capability used to derive the RP2 analysis to inform the needs for a future in-house DST. - Characterisation of VRS asset data inventory, condition data requirements / processes and the quality of the asset information to underpin the RP2 programme and decision-making as part of RP3 planning. - Gather and define company requirements for a VRS DST including: o Technical approaches to VRS renewals and scheme development needs (tactical / operational) o RP2 investment case for VRS and RP3 case needs (strategic) o Asset management, metrics and reporting needs o Assets which need to be included as part of the VRS DST which are already recorded, or form part of the road restraint system, structures or other related asset classes are to be included in the VRS DST, for instance end terminals o Engage with asset management system owners and Consultants to evaluate existing or future capabilities for effective digital information exchange e.g. through an Application Programming Interface (API) or similar communication protocol and make recommendations for digital exchange with a DST - Produce a list of functional and non-functional requirements against which evaluation of the market can be applied - Evaluate current standards and existing data used by the business - Develop implementation plan for data improvements - Assess the capabilities of commercially available products against Highways England's requirements - Identify and assess preferred options for procurement and configuration of a VRS DST including consideration of potential implementation into existing company DSTs - Assess capability requirements to analyse and model VRS data to inform future road periods; bringing capability into Highways England

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f8aefc-8529-4029-ae6a-e5c99caea72a |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,378 |
| 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) |

## 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

- 2 Mar 2020 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f8aefc-8529-4029-ae6a-e5c99caea72a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f8aefc-8529-4029-ae6a-e5c99caea72a
  2nd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bbbba0a-c569-4bd7-ad96-abcfc8db8327
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