--- title: "1-1046 DfT TRSS10062 Investigation into the safe integration of e-scooters on UK public roads" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2020-03-29" --- # 1-1046 DfT TRSS10062 Investigation into the safe integration of e-scooters on UK public roads Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d02affbd-2c5c-44af-a042-ebaf1bac8450.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) in the UK is conducting a tender for research services titled "Investigation into the safe integration of e-scooters on UK public roads". This procurement process falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract value of £109,163. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2020, while the contract commenced on 23rd March 2020 and is set to end by 31st July 2020. The procurement method used is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services procured are intended to inform regulatory reviews related to micro-mobility, particularly focusing on the safety of standing e-scooters for adults across the United Kingdom. This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in transport safety research, consultancy services, and those with expertise in micro-mobility solutions. Similarly, companies that offer innovative technological solutions related to e-scooter safety or urban mobility could find themselves in a robust position to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, particularly those specialising in transportation research and development, as the scope relates directly to emerging technologies in the personal transport sector. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking to contract for provision of services to conduct research into the safety of integrating electric scooters ('e-scooters') on public roads in the UK. This document sets out the proposed scope and requirements for this research project. E-scooters fall under an emerging category of personal transport often referred to as 'micro-mobility'. Micro-mobility is a rapidly developing area and new technologies are becoming more common around the world; in addition to e-scooters, this includes Segways, hoverboards, u-wheels, go-eds and powered unicycles. The DfT has coined "powered transporters" as the collective term to describe these types of device - defined as "a variety of novel personal transport devices which are mechanically propelled (propelled by a motor) as well as or instead of being manually propelled".Within the category of e-scooters, both seated and standing variants exist. The current research project is focussed on understanding the safety of standing e-scooters only; all other forms of powered transporter are considered out of scope however these may form the focus of future research. In addition, the scope of this research includes only adult e-scooters, not child e-scooters. In March 2019 the DfT published its Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy which set out the government's plans to undertake a Regulatory Review of four key areas of mobility including Mobility-as-a-Service, data sharing, bus, taxi and private hire vehicle legislation, and micro-mobility. This project will form part of the evidence base being considered during that Regulatory Review. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4078e0f-9dbf-4ee3-ab93-5fd2685f61cb | | 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 | 29 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £109,163 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £109,163 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TRL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2020 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4078e0f-9dbf-4ee3-ab93-5fd2685f61cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4078e0f-9dbf-4ee3-ab93-5fd2685f61cb 29th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88890494-6b0c-4bc6-818d-171aac9df55d n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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