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title: "SPaTS Framework Lot 1: QA and Accreditation of TRACS4 (2018-2020)"
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# SPaTS Framework Lot 1: QA and Accreditation of TRACS4 (2018-2020)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0f078bf-2b11-42ce-9ade-d49055f502bb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Highways Agency, which is seeking to award a contract for the "SPaTS Framework Lot 1: QA and Accreditation of TRACS4 (2018-2020)". This initiative falls under the industry category of Highways consultancy services and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period running from 4th January 2018 to 28th February 2018. The total contract value is £334,889.79, and offers were accepted until 22nd November 2017 through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services related to highways and civil engineering. Companies with expertise in quality assurance, accreditation, and transportation research could thrive in this competitive environment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this an excellent opportunity, especially those that can meet the specific testing and support requirements set forth by the Highways Agency during the TRACS4 surveys.

## Notice

The aim of this task is to provide Highways England with a support service to the QA and Accreditation of the TRACS network condition survey (2017-2021) contract (TRACS4). The survey contract has been awarded to a UK survey contractor, WDM. Particularly, Highways England wishes to establish the tests for the survey, and to undertake testing of TRACS4 survey devices during the TRACS4 surveys to be carried out between January 2018 and February 2020. The Task also provides support to Highways England's reference devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e43e1ae-0946-441d-ab54-9c5f1c7a6551 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2018 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £334,889 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £334,889 |
| 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 AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT RESEARCH LABORATORY (TRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e43e1ae-0946-441d-ab54-9c5f1c7a6551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e43e1ae-0946-441d-ab54-9c5f1c7a6551
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14d980e7-8143-4d05-920c-25dd5a3f9a67
  Award letter

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