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S30033 SkRAM3 2026-29

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "S30033 SkRAM3 2026-29", classified under CPV code 73220000 as Development Consultancy Services. This project involves the monitoring and maintenance of tools that assess the friction characteristics of pavement surfacing materials. The formal award was made to Amey OW Limited on 25th February 2026, with the contract running until 31st March 2029. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an estimated contract value of £290,880.56. These services will be provided across various geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for business growth within the development consultancy industry, particularly for medium and large-scale enterprises specialising in engineering and road maintenance solutions. Given the imperative nature of high-quality data collection and equipment management in maintaining pavement safety standards, firms with expertise in technical operations and road network systems are well-suited to engage in similar procurements. The contract further highlights the potential for partnership with National Highways in fostering innovation through new data collection methodologies and the advancement of surfacing materials, promising long-term prospects for companies in the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

S30033 SkRAM3 2026-29

Notice Description

National Highways makes use of various tools to monitor the condition of the strategic road network and to facilitate research and innovation. This opportunity concerns tools related to understanding the friction characteristics of pavement surfacing materials. These tools currently comprise: - Skid Resistance Development Platform (SkReDeP), a sideways-force coefficient routine investigation machine incorporating a texture laser and bespoke data collection system, - Pavement Friction Tester (PFT), consisting of tow vehicle and test trailer, - Wehner Schulze Friction After Polishing (FAP) device, including slurry tank and grit blasting cabinet, - GripTester (GT), including water delivery system, and - Circular texture meter (CTM). Details of each device are given in an accompanying document. Historically, these tools have contributed to the technical understanding of friction phenomena, evaluating the performance of novel surfacing materials and monitoring the consistency of the surfaces used to certify other devices. These tools are specialist devices that require specialist support and operation. The estimated replacement cost is PS1.5m in total. This service is being commissioned to provide: 1. Secure storage, maintenance, calibration and quality assurance of the tools, maintaining each such that it is available for use, 2. Operation of the tools for data collection to support the implementation of standards (primarily CS 228 and CD 236) and innovation (e.g. in data collection or surfacing materials), 3. Development, acquisition or disposal of the equipment as may be required, and 4. Advice to National Highways in matters related to the application of the tools and their use to obtain high quality data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-026ef842-75ab-47b3-abad-bda65bc78f56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e10c95-d676-4e98-8aef-0fab3bdd3773
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEY OW

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