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title: "1-1132 Zero Carbon research study"
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# 1-1132 Zero Carbon research study

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0c0181a-60c2-4d84-a47b-6b4ad747a7cf

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## Summary

Highways England, based in Birmingham, is conducting a procurement process for a technical consultancy contract titled "1-1132 Zero Carbon research study," valued at £700,644.50. This contract aims to support the development of a Zero Carbon Plan, classified under research and development services within the industry category. The procurement method applied is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 10th July 2020, and the contract commenced on 1st August 2020, with a duration until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in sustainability practices. Firms, especially those classified as voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the focus on developing innovative strategies for carbon neutrality. Engaging in this arena could pave the way for further contracts in the growing zero-carbon sector, appealing to businesses committed to sustainability and environmental impact reduction.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for the provision of technical consultancy to support Highways England in the development of a Zero Carbon Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616ecdc0-d1ab-430f-8cab-70f5e6520e10 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,644 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,644 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2020 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616ecdc0-d1ab-430f-8cab-70f5e6520e10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616ecdc0-d1ab-430f-8cab-70f5e6520e10
  31st July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af05c62f-fde3-4789-8db3-4b5653b95262
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