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title: "1-559 Variable Signs and Signals Research and Testing"
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# 1-559 Variable Signs and Signals Research and Testing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a77a8ce8-e4e0-4f00-9373-acf75f32dc40

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to establish a contract titled "1-559 Variable Signs and Signals Research and Testing". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aimed at further research concerning Human Factors for electronic Variable Message Signs (VMS). The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 8th May 2018. The project, based in the South East of the United Kingdom, has an estimated value of £99,982 and spans a contract period from 8th May 2018 to 8th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specializing in human factors and electronic sign technologies. Companies with expertise in consultancy services related to traffic management and electronic signalling systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this procurement. Strategic partnerships with firms like TRL, which has been awarded the contract, could also enhance competitive positioning in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for carrying out further research and testing of Human Factors in relation to their policy for electronic Variable Message Signs (VMS) and electronic light emitting matrix signals - known together as Variable Signs and Signals (VSS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c896911d-7ad1-4afd-846a-ad5005069e1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 8 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,982 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 May 2018 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c896911d-7ad1-4afd-846a-ad5005069e1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c896911d-7ad1-4afd-846a-ad5005069e1f
  9th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a04b8ec0-df7e-48fc-ad1c-7ff5c7626392
  n/a

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