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title: "Package of TRACS QA&A, rigid pavement and other supporting activities"
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# Package of TRACS QA&A, rigid pavement and other supporting activities

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-960f248c-308c-486f-b98b-e9f091ea98e4

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Highways England, focusing on a project titled "Package of TRACS QA&A, rigid pavement and other supporting activities". This falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in the South East of England, the procurement stage has reached the Award phase, having officially commenced on 15 December 2021 and concluded the tender period on 6 December 2021. The total contract value amounts to £1,499,959.40, with the selected supplier being the FUTRAN Joint Venture. The contract is set to run until 31 March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and technical services sectors, particularly those that specialise in pavement engineering and surveying technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this project directly benefits from innovative solutions and expert services to support Highways England's operational needs in the chosen field.

## Notice

The aim of the task is to provide technical services and support to Highways England in 3 key areas relating to TRACS5. 1. QA&A for TRACS5 survey systems, instruments and data for the duration of TRACS5 survey according to requirements in Appendix 18 of TRACS5 Specification. 2. Technical support during implementation of TRACS5 including support for new parameters and datasets; production of guidance and training materials on TRACS data; investigations into potential enhancements to TRACS5 including but not limited to making use of new measurement date, noise parameters, longitudinal joint condition. 3. Development, testing and specification of TRACS reporting parameters suitable for use on rigid pavements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03694c42-77d6-44f0-ade4-468c0e9511da |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,499,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,499,959 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTRAN JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03694c42-77d6-44f0-ade4-468c0e9511da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03694c42-77d6-44f0-ade4-468c0e9511da
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4463e55a-55eb-4cdb-9990-21bd6af81f4b
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