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title: "T0509 Verification of Traffic Model Forecasting Techniques"
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# T0509 Verification of Traffic Model Forecasting Techniques

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c98b52c7-3ee4-4ab2-a995-948d78722d4b

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract for the project titled "T0509 Verification of Traffic Model Forecasting Techniques". The contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 24th October 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project will involve examining common forecasting techniques used in modelling to validate their accuracy, offering opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those skilled in traffic modelling and research.

The tender issued by National Highways presents a chance for suppliers to engage in vital modelling evaluation work. Businesses with expertise in traffic modelling parameters, research methodology, and forecasting techniques are well-suited to compete for this contract. The location of the project is in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender deadline for submissions was 26th September 2023, with a contract value of GBP 70,173.66. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity for growth and collaboration within the SPaTS2 Framework.

## Notice

National Highways is seeking to appoint a supplier via the SPaTS2 Framework, to undertake research into key traffic modelling parameters to ensure that established assumptions, processes, and methods are valid. The aim of this project is to examine common forecasting techniques used in modelling and attempt to replicate historic scenarios as proof of the techniques' usefulness and accuracy. This is a key piece of modelling evaluation work which is required to understand the extent to which current modelling techniques are accurat e which could ultimately influence how scheme forecasts are created.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f744c90f-cab2-4441-acd6-b157cb36e1eb |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,173 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,173 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2023 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f744c90f-cab2-4441-acd6-b157cb36e1eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f744c90f-cab2-4441-acd6-b157cb36e1eb
  24th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/403ef69b-597a-4785-a7cb-0e94b1f0753c
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