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title: "1-1091 Improving variable speed limits. Increasing VSLs for lane diverts and prior to a total closure"
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# 1-1091 Improving variable speed limits. Increasing VSLs for lane diverts and prior to a total closure

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81e37703-71b7-4f71-a687-8cb5a21dc6fb

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## Summary

Highways England is inviting bids for a consultancy contract titled "1-1091 Improving variable speed limits. Increasing VSLs for lane diverts and prior to a total closure." This procurement falls under the research and development services industry category with an estimated contract value of £177,159.82. The procurement method is selective, being a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is set to commence on 28 July 2020 and conclude by 31 March 2021. The tender period concluded on 21 July 2020, and the project is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy for traffic management and road safety. Firms capable of providing technical expertise in mapping signal sequences, conducting simulator trials, and performing safety risk assessments would be particularly well-suited to respond. Additionally, voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) may find avenues for collaboration, given their suitability in this contract. Engaging with this procurement can help businesses enhance their visibility and expand their footprint in the transport consultancy sector.

## Notice

Highways England is currently undertaking a programme of improvements to Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) on the motorway and all-purpose trunk road network. This is to improve the appropriateness of both mandatory and advisory VSLs, based on safety and customer insight. As part of the continuing VSLs programme and based on recommended improvements from a comprehensive review of VSLs, Highways England is looking to set-up a contract for the provision of consultancy support to investigate whether VSLs set with lane-divert aspects and VSLs prior to a total closure can be increased, and if so, should they be increased. Technical Consultancy support is required to complete the following: Map and understand current signal sequences for lane diverts and total closures. Develop, conduct and analyse simulator trials. Complete a GG104 safety risk assessment. Design a methodology for an on-road trial

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da9e56e-b8c3-44c1-97d6-a561e90fa1f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,159 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,159 |
| 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 | AJJV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da9e56e-b8c3-44c1-97d6-a561e90fa1f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da9e56e-b8c3-44c1-97d6-a561e90fa1f8
  28th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff0acac3-99a6-4ecd-956a-5a250b06022f
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