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title: "1-1138 Specialist technical support to Operational Technologies Technical Assurance team"
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# 1-1138 Specialist technical support to Operational Technologies Technical Assurance team

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac7c39ec-1f3e-40cf-9533-b4bf617ffa84

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## Summary

Highways England, located in Birmingham, has initiated a contract titled "1-1138 Specialist technical support to Operational Technologies Technical Assurance team" to procure specialist technical consultancy services. This contract, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, is primarily aimed at supporting the Operational Technologies Technical Assurance team within the Intelligent Transport Systems Group. The procurement process was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 10th July 2020. The contract commenced on 16th July 2020 and will remain active until 31st December 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £99,972.16.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in technical consultancy and related services, particularly in the area of Intelligent Transport Systems and unmetered electricity supplies. Firms with expertise in regulatory compliance, safety standards, and electrical connections would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The inclusion of voluntary and community sector enterprises as suitable suppliers indicates openness to collaboration with diverse types of organisations, enhancing potential partnerships that could facilitate further business growth.

## Notice

Highways England (the Contractor) is looking to set up a contract for the provision of Specialist Technical Consultancy Support (the Contractor). These specialist services will be required to assist the Operational Technologies Technical Assurance team (OTTA) within Intelligent Transport Systems Group (ITS) to provide technical support relating to electricity connections, regulations and safety, and externally-led unmetered electricity supplies processes for roadside equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ebd431-7290-4a11-af4d-a96793a768c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,972 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2020 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ebd431-7290-4a11-af4d-a96793a768c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ebd431-7290-4a11-af4d-a96793a768c9
  24th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae680638-eae8-4739-93ce-a6e394a17de3
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