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title: "Full End to End Pilot of Automation of ABS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a89e9286-a49a-48b5-8547-e0cdb604b208"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2020-01-21"
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# Full End to End Pilot of Automation of ABS

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a89e9286-a49a-48b5-8547-e0cdb604b208

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a tender by Highways England Company Limited for the project titled "Full End to End Pilot of Automation of ABS," which falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This tender is now complete, with an award value of £166,265. The contract period commenced on 20 January 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2020, while the tender submission deadline was 15 January 2020. The operational locations for this project included regions in Yorkshire and the Humber and the West Midlands, utilising a selective procurement method under a framework agreement.

This completed tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in automation and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience and innovation in automation technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in similar projects. Engaging with Highways England and similar contracting authorities can enhance business growth by establishing valuable partnerships and increasing market presence.

## Notice

Full End to End Pilot of Automation of ABS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9dbea36-75c0-48ef-b541-16b7e716cc69 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,265 |
| 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2020 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9dbea36-75c0-48ef-b541-16b7e716cc69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9dbea36-75c0-48ef-b541-16b7e716cc69
  21st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a38c74a6-135f-4e7e-908c-83f1e97aa1a2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e04691e4-872c-4833-8a0d-cadd39cf6937
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8eaa719-92a1-416c-83df-a719e3547861
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d59f911-6bcb-4e5a-9a72-436c7579f5df

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