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title: "T0203 Phase 4 update to the TSS-PR"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-833b1ef1-e18d-4425-a964-51faa2cde70a"
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# T0203 Phase 4 update to the TSS-PR

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-833b1ef1-e18d-4425-a964-51faa2cde70a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking specialist technical support related to the operational technology systems engineering. The tender, titled "T0203 Phase 4 update to the TSS-PR," falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used is selective, with the contract awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2022 and will conclude on 31st July 2023. The location for the delivery of services is in the North East of England, with the tender period ending on 24th January 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in engineering consultancy, particularly those specialising in technical support and upgrade projects for operational technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their expertise and capabilities. Given the nature of the services required, companies with experience in the implementation of technical frameworks and systems development would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

National Highways Operational Technology Systems Engineering, Information & Technology group (the Client) requires specialist technical support and advice to undertake the upgrade of documentation to meet the requirements of the new CHARM architecture within a new library to be known as the Op Tech Portal, which will replace TSS-Plans Registry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026d7999-c814-4e73-94f1-7b22c2749677 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,550 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026d7999-c814-4e73-94f1-7b22c2749677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026d7999-c814-4e73-94f1-7b22c2749677
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e83a224b-fad9-490a-8a48-a927b7daeb1d
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