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title: "Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Unconfirmed Incident Trial (national roll out)"
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# Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Unconfirmed Incident Trial (national roll out)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d974f757-728b-425b-bd78-704540ef1e2c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) improvements - Unconfirmed Incident Trial (national roll out)" contract, valued at £145,729, is being conducted by Highways England, a prominent buyer in the road infrastructure sector. This contract falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, primarily based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 7th May 2019, and the award was made on 17th May 2019, with the contract running until 31st March 2020. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This project presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in traffic management and road safety improvements. Businesses with expertise in data analysis, process development, and consultancy support in transportation will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. As the project aims to enhance variable speed limit systems based on safety and customer insights, companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and proven track records in similar research and development sectors will find ample growth potential in the evolving public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The business is currently undertaking a programme of improvements to variable speed limits (VSLs) on the strategic road network, to improve the appropriateness of mandatory and advisory VSLs based on safety and customer insight. As part of the VSLs programme and based on key recommended improvements from the comprehensive review of VSLs, this project will provide consultant support for: Support the analysis of regional trial data and outcome / recommendations report. Support the development of processes and reporting mechanisms for national roll out of trial. Support for national roll out of trial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ddbddc9-acb0-43a0-bd03-9716a57ef8d2 |
| 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 | 17 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,729 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 17 May 2019 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ddbddc9-acb0-43a0-bd03-9716a57ef8d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ddbddc9-acb0-43a0-bd03-9716a57ef8d2
  17th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00798974-dbb7-4418-ada9-db8ca149a423
  n/a

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