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title: "T0659 HOTA Advice and Guidance"
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# T0659 HOTA Advice and Guidance

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b74ee9e9-6df6-4407-a468-841287980624

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract titled "T0659 HOTA Advice and Guidance" for the provision of expert advice and guidance concerning ISO/IEC17025 and Home Office Type Approval (HOTA) for Road Traffic Law Enforcement Devices (RTLEDs). The industry category is development consultancy services, covering multiple geographic locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. This procurement process, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the awarding stage on 14 April 2025, and the contract is set to run from 14 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The total contract value is £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in standards compliance and traffic enforcement technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this contract given the suitability criteria. The winning bidder, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, a large-scale company, underscores the competitive nature of this procurement process. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing market reputation and gaining valuable experience in delivering high-standard consultancy services to prominent national authorities such as National Highways.

## Notice

HOTA Advice and Guidance 25/26 To ensure National Highways can access expert advice, guidance, and support in matters relating to ISO/IEC17025 and Home Office Type Approval (HOTA). This commission supports National Highways in the use of Road Traffic Law Enforcement Devices (RTLEDs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a01c28-bda4-418f-bd2e-0528fbf6a4ff |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a01c28-bda4-418f-bd2e-0528fbf6a4ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a01c28-bda4-418f-bd2e-0528fbf6a4ff
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2a26a0c-12cf-4ab3-b191-a7ca1874664b
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