Development of Connected and Autonomous Construction Plant Roadmap for Highways England
Highways England · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Connected and Autonomous Construction Plant Roadmap for Highways England
Awarded 31 Mar 2019
Awarded31 Mar 2019
Value£249,999.39
SupplierTRL
AgencyHighways England
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 8mo ago1y 11mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expired 28 Feb 2021
About
Highways England awarded a contract to TRL for the provision of services to support the development of Connected and Autonomous Construction Plant.
The task involved working collaboratively with industry to jointly develop a vision and roadmap for the staged implementation of connectivity and automation, demonstrate practical advances already achieved, and stimulate further development, ultimately providing a safer and more efficient environment for construction and maintenance schemes.
The contract value was AUD 249,999.39.
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