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title: "Very High Speed Communications Infrastructure for the UK's Strategic Road Network."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2dbd611-c0d5-4a70-8db8-078d7342b601"
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# Very High Speed Communications Infrastructure for the UK's Strategic Road Network.

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2dbd611-c0d5-4a70-8db8-078d7342b601

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT, focuses on the provision of "Very High Speed Communications Infrastructure for the UK's Strategic Road Network." This tender, which falls under the category of highways consultancy services, has an award value of £75,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically through an innovation partnership above threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd September 2019 and will conclude on 31st October 2019. The tender was published on 12th August 2019, and delivery addresses include various jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in communications technology, infrastructure consultancy, or similar services. Companies engaged in high-speed communications solutions or those capable of innovative adaptations of technology for transport networks would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business visibility and foster partnerships within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

A study into the feasibility of adapting a very high speed (10Gbps+) communications technology being developed for the UK's Rail Network for use on the UK's Strategic Road Network (SRN).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6702529-dcf9-4d30-972c-91d68ecd5bed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INGRAM NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 08:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6702529-dcf9-4d30-972c-91d68ecd5bed
- 17 Sep 2019 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6702529-dcf9-4d30-972c-91d68ecd5bed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6702529-dcf9-4d30-972c-91d68ecd5bed
  19th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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