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title: "1-926 Improving variable speed limits - Reducing the number of lead in (and distance) signals set for incidents."
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# 1-926 Improving variable speed limits - Reducing the number of lead in (and distance) signals set for incidents.

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8a42a76-1c26-4608-ba3c-7a3f2ec57033

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## Summary

Highways England has completed a procurement process for the tender titled "1-926 Improving variable speed limits - Reducing the number of lead in (and distance) signals set for incidents." The contract, valued at £224,940, was initiated to provide technical consultancy services aimed at assessing the impact of reducing advance variable signs for road incidents. The procurement was conducted as a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period effective from 21 August 2019 until 31 March 2020. This project is classified under the services category, specifically relating to research and development services and related consultancy services, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services within the road safety and transport sectors. Companies with expertise in conducting feasibility studies, driver behaviour analysis, and traffic management systems will find this contract particularly relevant. As the project focuses on improving road safety through innovative signal management, firms that can demonstrate a successful track record in related areas may have a competitive advantage in future tenders. This initiative could ultimately lead to enhanced collaboration between governmental bodies and private entities aiming to drive advancements in road safety technologies.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to set up a contract for provision of technical consultancy services, to deliver a driver simulator trial and feasibility study to assess the likely impact of reducing the number of advance variable signs and signals (VSS) for incidents on safety and driver compliance. Research from a number of simulator trials shows that drivers become less compliant when 3 or more signals are displayed in advance of an event on the road. This project will conduct a feasibility study into the use of fewer signs and signals to manage incidents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13020ee8-e519-4cb3-9297-b5d1027ea01a |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £224,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,940 |
| 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 | 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

- 21 Aug 2019 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13020ee8-e519-4cb3-9297-b5d1027ea01a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13020ee8-e519-4cb3-9297-b5d1027ea01a
  21st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf7e1e2e-21a4-47f3-8beb-886376fc7c81
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