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title: "Procurement Guide for Road Authorities - Traffic Technology & Innovation"
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# Procurement Guide for Road Authorities - Traffic Technology & Innovation

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb14141a-ea9b-4043-9dba-d909d3d7df0e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a project titled "Procurement Guide for Road Authorities - Traffic Technology & Innovation," initiated by the Department for Transport. The buying organisation, located in London, United Kingdom, classified the industry under research and development services, specifically focusing on traffic technology. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £54,722.88, commenced on 28 September 2017, and concluded on 30 November 2017, with the award announcement made on 27 September 2017 and published on 26 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of road management technologies and consultancy services. Companies that specialise in innovative traffic solutions, research and development in transport technologies, or related consultancy services could be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The engagement from the government in establishing clearer procurement guidelines indicates a growing market for new technologies, which may benefit firms keen on expanding their portfolios in the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Transport is developing a programme of activity to help build consensus and a community to support the deployment of technologies which improve the management of our roads. The lack of clear guidance for procuring technologies, especially for products and services new to market, has been often identified by roads authorities as a barrier to investment and deployment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3115ad72-9cd2-45f3-8ae0-c508c1dcd212 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,722 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS LTD (TRANSPORT PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2018 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3115ad72-9cd2-45f3-8ae0-c508c1dcd212

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3115ad72-9cd2-45f3-8ae0-c508c1dcd212
  26th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e3c0b69-dfb6-450f-a322-0c59511716c4
  Award Notice

## Provenance

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