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title: "T0046 Tunnels and Technology Delivery Support (TTDS)"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# T0046 Tunnels and Technology Delivery Support (TTDS)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f66697b7-da2e-4df7-866f-a2154dd470b1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, who is seeking competent technical consultancy for ongoing tunnel and Intelligent Transport System (ITS) projects in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "T0046 Tunnels and Technology Delivery Support (TTDS)", is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This process used a selective procurement method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th February 2021, and the awarded contract is valued at £733,270.11, running from 9th March 2021 to 30th September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those experienced in tunnel construction and ITS projects. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation has expressed interest in engaging such entities. Consulting firms with expertise in technical consultancy within the transport sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially enhancing their market presence and driving business growth.

## Notice

The client is seeking suitably competent technical consultancy to support ongoing tunnel and ITS projects being delivered within the SE Region of the Highways England Operations Directorate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7206ce-c104-4b5e-b695-dc15fb26b38f |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £733,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £733,270 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7206ce-c104-4b5e-b695-dc15fb26b38f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7206ce-c104-4b5e-b695-dc15fb26b38f
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d19f0ae3-e407-4774-9025-f2cb1d7613d5
  n/a

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