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title: "Study into the prevention and elimination of Utility Strikes"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Study into the prevention and elimination of Utility Strikes

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e6bc395-35c1-489a-8edc-df58ab8670eb

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Highways England Company Limited, which has completed a tender titled "Study into the prevention and elimination of Utility Strikes." This initiative falls under the industry category of Highways consultancy services and is aimed at investigating methods to eliminate utility strikes on the network by the year 2030. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement with the Smart Motorway Alliance. The contract period commenced on 26th March 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022, with the final tender submission date having been 25th March 2021. The procurement value was £12,188, with the scope related to works to be delivered in England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in highways consultancy and related engineering services. Companies focusing on infrastructure development, particularly those experienced in utility management and mitigation strategies, would be well-suited to engage with this tender. The awarded contract indicates collaboration with larger enterprises, exemplified by BAM Nuttall and Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure, which may also pave the way for smaller firms to participate in future projects and contribute innovative solutions to prevent utility strikes.

## Notice

A works package for eliminating service strikes was issued on the SMA in March 21 which aims to investigate how we can eliminate utility strikes on the network by 2030. The SMA will identify and lead implementation of best practises while researching and testing emerging systems and technology. Additional information: Name of Framework Smart Motorway Alliance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5afe2145-d863-4101-8ae2-dc8ca0a16339 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,188 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,188 |
| 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 COMPANY LIMITED |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL / MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 18:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5afe2145-d863-4101-8ae2-dc8ca0a16339

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5afe2145-d863-4101-8ae2-dc8ca0a16339
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16bb6803-bb91-4f0f-ad7e-5bf817a595f6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56baeecc-ae36-49ae-b7b6-c70837c4cfb8
- https://www.econtrack.com/Address/View.aspx?data=D5va7RQqg68t2pANNNFbHg==

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