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National Highways procured development consultancy services from Arcadis, valued at GBP 171,848.21, to develop the Drones Standard (GG 954) in alignment with CAA regulatory changes and emerging best practices, while advancing drone use cases to support operational uptake where safety benefits are evident. The contract, a call-off from a framework agreement, runs from 6 November 2025 to 6 November 2026 and aids National Highways' governance procedures for drone implementation on the strategic road network. This fits into Arcadis' broader relationship with National Highways, including prior demonstrations of drones enhancing situational awareness for road maintenance and safety.
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