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title: "1-960 Onging Support Signs and Signals Development"
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# 1-960 Onging Support Signs and Signals Development

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd3a16ff-476b-44a8-ae6f-a42b5e9d973d

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking a contractor for the "Ongoing Support Signs and Signals Development" project, which focuses on specialist technical support and advice for the management of Variable Message signs and Traffic signals. This procurement process, classified under research and development services, is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 12th November 2019. The total contract value is £105,387 and the contract period extends from 12th November 2019 to 30th September 2021. The tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consulting and technical services sector, especially those specialising in transport systems, signage, and traffic control technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement details indicate a willingness to engage smaller firms capable of delivering specialised services. Companies looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, particularly in the fields of infrastructure and public safety, should consider this opportunity to connect with Highways England.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract to provide the Service Design Group with specialist technical support and advice to assist the management of the future development and deployment of Variable Message signs and Traffic signals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fcaf73-dff9-4adc-9fa9-41b515d58128 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,387 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,387 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fcaf73-dff9-4adc-9fa9-41b515d58128

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fcaf73-dff9-4adc-9fa9-41b515d58128
  14th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e6bcc30-8e48-43d9-a88f-7d2bbfef50c2
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