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title: "Motorway Mobility project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99fa4afd-4fe2-4bda-88f0-186eb1e530a1"
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# Motorway Mobility project

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99fa4afd-4fe2-4bda-88f0-186eb1e530a1

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## Summary

The Motorway Mobility project, initiated by The Department for Transport, involves a feasibility study focused on the implementation of wide-scale autonomous vehicle usage on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The project, classified under highways consultancy services, aims to determine the viability of removing human drivers to enhance service frequency and environmental friendliness compared to traditional public transport. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method and has concluded, with the contract running from 2nd September 2019 to 31st October 2019. The total value of the contract was £65,880, and was awarded to CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in innovative transport solutions and autonomous vehicle technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on sustainability and cutting-edge transport research are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging in these types of projects allows businesses to showcase their expertise while contributing to advancements in the transport sector.

## Notice

A feasibility study into wide-scale autonomous vehicle usage on the SRN, to provide a high level business case and establish whether the removal of human drivers would enable operators to provide more frequent, environmentally friendly services compared to traditional public transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc937c4e-0b74-4cdc-a619-0ef2685288d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,880 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc937c4e-0b74-4cdc-a619-0ef2685288d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc937c4e-0b74-4cdc-a619-0ef2685288d9
  19th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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