Published date: 6 November 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 28 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£94,377

Procurement reference

tender_141474/810737

Published date

6 November 2019

Closing date

28 October 2019

Contract start date

4 November 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

In the North West the delivery of the Smart Motorway has increased the capacity of the Strategic Road Network, and therefore, is having a significant impact on the associated junctions which are managed by the Local Highway Authority partners. There is increasing political discussion around the importance of delivering robust and reliable junctions following the introduction of Smart Motorways. To enhance the operation of these junctions it is identified from a previous study that linking the Smart Motorway operating system with the Local Highway Authorities Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system could deliver an integrated network management with collective benefits. Therefore, as part of this investigation into the integration of the operating systems, it is proposed that a Proof of Concept (PoC) is delivered.
There are underlying Air Quality challenges in Greater Manchester associated with both the SRN and local road network. Highways England has an Air Quality Strategy which has a number of objectives including the dynamic management of traffic both on, and beyond, the SRN. Interventions have been identified by both Highways England and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). However, none of the proposed measures are exploring collaborative operating regimes.
Highways England is consequently seeking to appoint an appropriate consultant with experience of the Collaborative Traffic Management programme, direct involvement in the development of the Smart Motorway operating regime and an understanding of the Air Quality assessment methods (including involvement in the AQ assessment of the Manchester Smart Motorway scheme). The appointment will be for the provision of technical services.

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Award information

Awarded date

4 November 2019

Contract start date

4 November 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Total value of contract

£94,377.28

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Atkins

Address

Surrey

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

The Cube
Birmingham
B1 1RN
England

Email

spats_framework_lot1@highwaysengland.co.uk