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title: "1-1075 Signs and Signals ongoing support"
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# 1-1075 Signs and Signals ongoing support

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9381c5ba-b94a-4fb7-89ce-90f9600e51cd

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## Summary

Highways England has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "1-1075 Signs and Signals ongoing support," valued at approximately £247,367.68. This project falls within the industry category of Research and Development Services and seeks to enhance the management of motorway signs and signals through innovative communication systems. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 29 June 2020 to 31 August 2021. The tender concluded on 26 May 2020, and the contract has been awarded as of 6 July 2020, indicating that the process is in the award stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focused on traffic management systems and consultancy. Companies with expertise in the development and implementation of non-bespoke communications systems would be well-positioned to engage with future tenders in this area. Additionally, those with a strong background in innovative solutions for transportation infrastructure are likely to find prospects for collaboration or partnership with Highways England and similar organisations.

## Notice

Highways England wish to award a contract to take forward the development of Motorway Signs and Signals. This work will help release the full potential of the investment made in CHARM by removing the restriction caused by the bespoke NMCS2 protocols replacing it with a non-bespoke communications system. This along with the development of SNMP will allow Highways England to monitor the Signs and Signals more effectively by enabling a proactive rather than reactive approach to in-service maintenance. As the signs and signals are used more extensively issues will

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca93613-455b-48f6-bb8e-f7aab99f95d9 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,367 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,367 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2020 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca93613-455b-48f6-bb8e-f7aab99f95d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca93613-455b-48f6-bb8e-f7aab99f95d9
  6th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/304f2335-7bcb-45cb-be5c-a7361812dbed
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