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title: "1-1086 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Tunnel Control System FDS"
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# 1-1086 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Tunnel Control System FDS

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83a42738-8de9-4555-a99c-c742049a2385

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking services for the "1-1086 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Tunnel Control System FDS" contract, which falls under the research and development services sector. Located in Cornwall, the procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £248,954.40. The contract period commences on 7th June 2020 and concludes on 31st March 2021. This tender was awarded on 6th July 2020, with the bidding process having closed on 19th May 2020. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with experience in tunnel control systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised expertise to engage in innovative solutions that meet the operational needs of Highways England. Companies looking to enter this market niche should consider forming partnerships or collaborations to enhance their competitive edge and fulfill the requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

The Saltash Tunnel is on the A38 in Cornwall. The tunnel carries approximately 40,000 vehicles per day and provides the only strategic road link between Plymouth and South-East Cornwall. The tunnel is 410m long is three lanes wide, bi-directional is the only tunnel in Europe if not the world to be tidal flow and connected to a Toll Bridge. The tunnel is operated locally and is not currently identified by HE to be operated centrally by the SW Regional Operations Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d2e0ca-417a-4358-9422-79d120ab3cba |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,954 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,954 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2020 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d2e0ca-417a-4358-9422-79d120ab3cba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7d2e0ca-417a-4358-9422-79d120ab3cba
  9th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50db5dfd-99b5-4d4a-9d27-aad43c7a1097
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