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title: "Transforming road markings competition"
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# Transforming road markings competition

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef26869e-a2b6-4802-9be5-6ff651bb1f04

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## Summary

Highways England is currently running an active tender for the "Transforming road markings competition," aimed at sourcing innovative solutions for road marking materials and removal systems. This initiative is categorised under transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with specific focus on road-marking equipment and road paint. The tender is set to end on 30th October 2018, with the contract expected to commence on the same day and run until 29th October 2020. Interested parties should submit their proposals through the provided links for additional information.

This competition presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in road marking technology and materials. Companies with innovative solutions that enhance road safety and minimise damage during the removal of markings will find this tender especially relevant. The findings from this project could lead to broader applications in transport infrastructure, fostering business growth in the related sectors.

## Notice

Highways England is sponsoring a research project in relation to road markings. We are inviting companies to submit their solutions for a road marking material and removal system which provides the required on-road performance, whilst avoiding or significantly reducing road surface damaged when removed, which will in turn enhance customer experience. Please visit https://highwaysengland.co.uk/innovation-hub/comp-roadmarkings for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ebf378-97e0-4136-b6d6-3b7fc097da5e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Innovation competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2018 - 29 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34922000 - Road-marking equipment
- 34922100 - Road markings
- 44811000 - Road paint

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ebf378-97e0-4136-b6d6-3b7fc097da5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ebf378-97e0-4136-b6d6-3b7fc097da5e
  28th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://highwaysengland.co.uk/innovation-hub/comp-roadmarkings/
  Competition details

## Notice URLs

- https://highwaysengland.co.uk/innovation-hub/comp-roadmarkings

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