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title: "Provision of Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP) Maturity Levels"
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# Provision of Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP) Maturity Levels

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9af04421-fc6f-4e2f-b81d-2b6cdfc362c3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is seeking services through a direct procurement method for the project titled "Provision of Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP) Maturity Levels". This initiative aims to develop a comprehensive taxonomy for various CAP capability levels, enhancing communication and standardisation within the industry. The tender period concluded on 24 March 2022, with a contract value of £104,000, and the contract is set to run from 25 March 2022 until 31 March 2023. The project falls under the technical author services category and spans locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical authoring and standard development, particularly those familiar with autonomous vehicle technologies and operational safety standards. Companies with expertise in creating performance requirements and taxonomy frameworks will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth and establish firms as leaders in the evolving realm of connected and autonomous technologies.

## Notice

This PAS to develop a taxonomy, definitions and performance requirements for the various CAP Capability/Maturity levels in a way that it is easy to communicate and may be used for procurement. These technical and operational capability levels will range from what might be considered 'low levels' of CAP capability or readiness through to the higher levels of CAP covering the expected connectivity, levels of automation, coordination and operational safety and performance considerations. In defining the various CAP levels therefore, the standard would set out the anticipated performance within the given CAP levels. A standard would help create a common reference for CAP and allow CAP operation to be described consistently, including use in procurement. The standard could be socialized both as good practice and as the basis of future further standardization in this area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b522f43-e737-4661-8cb3-12e2d5ec62e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI STANDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312213 - Technical author services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b522f43-e737-4661-8cb3-12e2d5ec62e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b522f43-e737-4661-8cb3-12e2d5ec62e0
  29th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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