National Highways · Awarded contract

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Product Development and Innovation Services for National Highways' Drone FMS and DADC Initiatives

Awarded 09 Jul 2024

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Awarded09 Jul 2024

Value£19,890.78

SupplierCostain Ltd

AgencyNational Highways

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 1y 8mo ago8mo term

Awarded 9 July 2024Expired 28 Feb 2025

About

National Highways awarded a contract to Costain Ltd for product development and innovation services, providing management, subject matter expertise, and coordination for the Drone Flight Management System (FMS) and Digital Asset Data Capture (DADC) initiatives.

The work included development management and migration of the FMS into technical and business compliance with Digital Services governance requirements, as well as management for the final phase of standard development and adoption for DADC.

The contract also involved independent guidance and support to check and challenge delivery approaches, ensuring alignment with business case outcomes and benefits.

The services covered overarching technical management and governance control, including day-to-day management through the whole lifecycle from funding via the IDC process to procurement, commencement, and delivery.

The contract value was £19,890.78.

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