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title: "1-966 Smart Motorway / UTC /AQ Linking study"
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# 1-966 Smart Motorway / UTC /AQ Linking study

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5e895ce-4de1-407a-a6d9-a6c6cc51b750

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## Summary

Highways England is the contracting authority responsible for the recent tender titled "1-966 Smart Motorway / UTC / AQ Linking study," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement process is active and was conducted via a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28th October 2019, and the contract was awarded on 4th November 2019, lasting until 31st March 2020. The total value of the contract is £94,377, and the delivery addresses encompass the United Kingdom and other territories.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management, smart technology integration, and air quality assessment. Companies with expertise in collaborative traffic management programmes, coupled with experience in the operational regimes of Smart Motorways, will be particularly well-placed to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement, fostering growth in the sector.

## Notice

In the North West the delivery of the Smart Motorway has increased the capacity of the Strategic Road Network, and therefore, is having a significant impact on the associated junctions which are managed by the Local Highway Authority partners. There is increasing political discussion around the importance of delivering robust and reliable junctions following the introduction of Smart Motorways. To enhance the operation of these junctions it is identified from a previous study that linking the Smart Motorway operating system with the Local Highway Authorities Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system could deliver an integrated network management with collective benefits. Therefore, as part of this investigation into the integration of the operating systems, it is proposed that a Proof of Concept (PoC) is delivered. There are underlying Air Quality challenges in Greater Manchester associated with both the SRN and local road network. Highways England has an Air Quality Strategy which has a number of objectives including the dynamic management of traffic both on, and beyond, the SRN. Interventions have been identified by both Highways England and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). However, none of the proposed measures are exploring collaborative operating regimes. Highways England is consequently seeking to appoint an appropriate consultant with experience of the Collaborative Traffic Management programme, direct involvement in the development of the Smart Motorway operating regime and an understanding of the Air Quality assessment methods (including involvement in the AQ assessment of the Manchester Smart Motorway scheme). The appointment will be for the provision of technical services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d52429-1f95-48fd-be48-8376c52d5925 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,377 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,377 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d52429-1f95-48fd-be48-8376c52d5925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d52429-1f95-48fd-be48-8376c52d5925
  6th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae7fa78b-faf8-4198-8a02-52d71b0e21f6
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