Development of Connected Autonomous Plant Maturity Matrix and Live Test Bed Demonstration for Highways England
Highways England · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Connected Autonomous Plant Maturity Matrix and Live Test Bed Demonstration for Highways England
Awarded 24 Mar 2021
Awarded24 Mar 2021
Value£249,433.80
SupplierCOSTAIN
AgencyHighways England
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 7mo ago1y term
Awarded 24 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2022
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Highways England awarded a contract to Costain for the development of a maturity matrix for Connected Autonomous Plant (CAP), similar to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) framework for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV), and for preparing a test bed to demonstrate technological advancements in construction automation on a live Highways England site.
The contract, valued at AUD 249,433.8, aimed to generate discussion for wider business implementation.
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