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title: "T0266 Research Alliance Management"
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# T0266 Research Alliance Management

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85a289da-a77d-4cac-889a-e3d4dc146461

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## Summary

The National Highways organization has awarded a contract for a research alliance management project titled "T0266 Research Alliance Management" in the services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 24, 2023, to March 31, 2027, with a total value of £407,528.06. The tender closed on March 8, 2023, and the project is located in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in digitization, automation, robotics, smart materials, and sustainability may be well-suited to compete. National Highways is the buying organization for this tender, aimed at enhancing the digital transformation of the strategic road network through collaborative research efforts with suppliers.

## Notice

It is intended to set up a roads sector research alliance joining with our suppliers to enable co-funding and delivery of joint research activities in the areas of digitization, automation and robotics, smart materials, asset management and sustainability enabling the digital transformation of the strategic road network. This commission will coordinate and manage these efforts. This task is managing, coordinating and administrating this alliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff3b9a5-9fb1-463a-903f-c9cd9563fecd |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £407,528 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,528 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COSTAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff3b9a5-9fb1-463a-903f-c9cd9563fecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff3b9a5-9fb1-463a-903f-c9cd9563fecd
  24th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3088208-c856-41f7-95f1-9d78c721d141
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