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title: "Load Cell (device to measure the towing force to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2019-06-07"
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# Load Cell (device to measure the towing force to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b34c42c4-c4a0-4800-98e5-760ae0ba0e62

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, led by Highways England, for a tender titled "Load Cell (device to measure the towing force to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network)". This procurement falls under the category of vehicle towing-away services and is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of towing operations across the Strategic Road Network in the United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 7th July 2019, where interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the procurement officer, Andrew Pritchard, via email or telephone for further discussions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robust and innovative towing technology. Companies that manufacture battery-powered, wireless measuring devices compatible with existing towing equipment are particularly suited to participate. The market engagement aims to invite suppliers to trial their products, thus fostering business growth in the transport and emergency services sectors. With the necessity for compatibility with Highways England's operational systems, this presents an ideal platform for SMEs focusing on advanced transport solutions to showcase their capabilities.

## Notice

This Notice is for Market Engagement Purposes Only. Highways England is looking for a device which can measure the towing force needed to clear and tow away stricken vehicles from the road network to a designated place of safety. This device will need to be robust, easy to assemble and fully compatible with the tow bar, shackles and tow straps used by Highways England on their traffic officer vehicles. Product will need to be battery powered or have rechargeable facilities, IP64 rated and operate wirelessly. In addition the product needs to have a data recording facility which is fully supported and compatible with existing Highways England systems such as smart phones and tablets. If manufacturers within the market believe that they can currently provide such equipment to meet the basic requirements, please contact the Procurement Officer as designated within this notice. Trialling of suitable products may be required (to be provided free of charge) and on a non-commitment basis. Product Testing will be conducted at a site to be agreed. The Final products will be operational on The Strategic Road Network (SRN) of England Additional information: This Notice is for Market Engagement Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b72d1d05-4868-4ce5-9796-fe59cde7addd |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2019 at 11:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b72d1d05-4868-4ce5-9796-fe59cde7addd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b72d1d05-4868-4ce5-9796-fe59cde7addd
  7th June 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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