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title: "1-616 Departures from Standards - Technical Approval Stage 3 - Roll out of new departures from standards process, communication and integration of new DAS system"
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# 1-616 Departures from Standards - Technical Approval Stage 3 - Roll out of new departures from standards process, communication and integration of new DAS system

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4ca350d-f1c2-40a4-a783-c386d32398de

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking to implement a new Technical Approval process with the title "1-616 Departures from Standards - Technical Approval Stage 3." This falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period starting from 14 August 2018 and concluding on 31 March 2019. The total value of the awarded contract is £49,978. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the delivery address located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in technical consultancy and research related to infrastructure processes. Companies with expertise in developing and managing approval systems in asset management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, this contract may also attract large consultancy firms given its substantial value, fostering potential partnerships and collaborations that can further enhance business growth in the public sector domain.

## Notice

Background An outline proposal for a new Technical Approval Process consistent across asset types been tried and tested. This was considered to offer benefits in terms of reduced or better management of DfS's.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf9a71a-fbcd-4a00-a62f-70f07dfce3c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,978 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,978 |
| 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

- 15 Aug 2018 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf9a71a-fbcd-4a00-a62f-70f07dfce3c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf9a71a-fbcd-4a00-a62f-70f07dfce3c5
  15th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e0ce00b-19b5-470f-a0b4-138b6bb625bb
  n/a

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