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title: "1-1028 Drone Hazard Identification"
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# 1-1028 Drone Hazard Identification

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9dbcd58-89b3-438c-bcd2-4d321341c6ef

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking to develop an interim drone governance policy by commissioning a hazard identification study specifically for drone operations in relation to their strategic road network. This contract, titled "1-1028 Drone Hazard Identification," carries a value of £89,974 and falls under the category of research and development services. The procurement method utilised is selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 16 March 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The tender concluded on 10 March 2020, and the award notification was made on 26 March 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in safety and risk assessment within the transport sector. Businesses with expertise in drone technology, governance policies, and hazard identification would be particularly well-placed to participate in future tenders of this nature. Given the increasing reliance on drone operations, organisations that offer innovative and compliant solutions will find a growing market as public bodies continue to seek safe operational frameworks.

## Notice

Highways England are currently engaging their supply chain to undertake the development of an interim drone governance policy in order for their supply chain to continue to operate drones safely in and around their network. In order for this work to develop a sufficient GG104 Highways England need to commission a specialist consultant to undertake a hazard identification study for operating drones on and adjacent to the strategic road network which also needs to include the various construction and maintenance site types. This is a requisite support task to SPaTS 1-991 Highways England Drone Operating Policy and Standards currently being delivered by SES.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726920a-fec9-45c8-b3ee-f36a9715a975 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,974 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,974 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 26 Mar 2020 at 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726920a-fec9-45c8-b3ee-f36a9715a975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3726920a-fec9-45c8-b3ee-f36a9715a975
  26th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70eab5c1-dcd3-4b31-a4a6-e701ab76299f
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