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title: "T0647 Close Following"
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# T0647 Close Following

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a161d20e-a8e7-4cd9-becf-d708f81d3210

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "T0647 Close Following" has been conducted by National Highways, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This contract, classified under the industry category Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000), pertains to efforts in reducing injuries resulting from Road Traffic Collisions by developing and testing sensor technology to measure and enforce close following offences. The contract has now been awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS and the procurement stage is complete. The project will be implemented across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement with key dates including a tender period end date of 28th January 2025, an award date of 30th January 2025, and a contract period running from 29th January 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the development consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in sensor technology and road safety solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this market due to the specific suitability criteria outlined in the tender. With the project encompassing a range of international regions and involving complex and multi-faceted trials, companies specialised in these areas can leverage this tender to achieve growth by showcasing their innovative solutions and expertise in real-world applications. The strategic focus on reducing road traffic injuries also indicates a demand for cutting-edge technology and consulting services, opening up further avenues for business expansion and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

National Highways is committed to reducing injuries resulting from Road Traffic Collisions (RTC). Early in 2015 Task 352 facilitated initial trials at an off-road facility to identify whether sensor technology could be developed to measure the frequency of - and enforce - close following offences. At the time, four of the six systems showed potential. Subsequently Task 520 subjected the promising prototype systems to further, and more complex, off-road trials. These additional trials provided the system suppliers with important testing and development time at an off-road facility. Trials were conducted using a greater number of vehicles, various vehicle types (including motorbikes) and more scenarios. All four prototype systems involved in Task 520 were believed to be capable of supporting the on-road trials to gather data to understand the extent of the close following problem on the network. SPATS Task 1-022 took the first equipment to a live roadside site and analysed the performance of the systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c188914b-78e3-4321-b474-caa9c497d9be |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c188914b-78e3-4321-b474-caa9c497d9be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c188914b-78e3-4321-b474-caa9c497d9be
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09ad65ff-6e8d-4a76-99c6-700a3609d71e
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