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title: "Scoping Study of Geodetic Survey Specification (SD12/96)"
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# Scoping Study of Geodetic Survey Specification (SD12/96)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c96eccfc-1d8a-4d94-adca-b7cdf2670745

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is located at The Cube, Birmingham, England. The project, titled "Scoping Study of Geodetic Survey Specification (SD12/96)", falls under the category of Research and Development Services, with a contract value of £19,999. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 19 March 2018 to 19 May 2018. The tender period concluded on 14 March 2018, and the contract was awarded to Arup, a large consultancy firm, on 16 March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to geodetic surveying and specification reviews. Companies with expertise in analysing and updating technical specifications, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete for similar future projects. The successful engagement of Arup indicates a robust market for consultancy services in this domain, suggesting potential openings for both established firms and emerging players looking to enter the public procurement space.

## Notice

To engage technical personnel to undertake a review of the existing geodetic survey specification (SD12/96) and associated documents to provide recommendations of how the specification should be updated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2feaa57-ad19-41e0-933f-496f72432501 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 19 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,999 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2feaa57-ad19-41e0-933f-496f72432501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2feaa57-ad19-41e0-933f-496f72432501
  16th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f90d8bb4-7104-42bc-97a9-b92724d7e8d8
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