S30073 Pavement Technical Services and Support 2026-29

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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09 Jun 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by National Highways Limited pertains to the "S30073 Pavement Technical Services and Support 2026-29" contract. This process, categorised under development consultancy services, involves the provision of expert consultancy in pavement engineering. National Highways is located in Birmingham, England, and initiated this selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage of the process was completed on 9th June 2026, with a contract value of £450,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, encompassing various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in pavement engineering and consultancy services. Given the complexity and scope of work described, specialist consultants with comprehensive expertise in pavement materials, performance, and management are ideally suited for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aligns with strategies supporting such businesses. The project will facilitate collaboration with senior engineers and contribute to major infrastructural programmes, expanding the reach and capabilities of participating firms in both national and international contexts. The awarded supplier for this project is the AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture AJJV, demonstrating the high level of expertise required to fulfill the contract obligations.

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Notice Title

S30073 Pavement Technical Services and Support 2026-29

Notice Description

The Task is for the provision of specialist consultants with extensive capability in and knowledge of pavement engineering research, particularly in the field of pavement materials, performance and management. This will assist SES Pavements team to provide technical assurance and support towards the delivery of Concrete Roads Programme, Major Projects and Regional Investment Programmes, in contribution towards National Highways Delivery Plan. the Consultant's staff will work alongside the Senior or Principal Pavement Engineer (Framework engineers) and will be expected to act as the Technical Approval Authority on pavement schemes (asphalt and concrete). The following working method will be implemented with Framework engineers: a) Framework engineers are to work under National Highway's direction. b) Framework engineers are to sign any relevant Technical Approval documents c) Framework engineers will follow National Highways processes / procedures. d) In examining documents if there are any aspects of the proposals that are contentious these will be referred to NH staff who will sign (or countersign) that particular document. e) The circumstances referred to in (d) above would apply if there was the possibility of a conflict of interest (e.g. Framework engineer reviewing proposals submitted by their parent company). f) The option will always exist for the Framework engineers to refer to their own senior management if they consider that signing such a document compromises their position or that of their parent organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-143593f2-08df-405a-a318-db7fc20d07b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e7724d-9f71-44f6-b473-64e2604bb6ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£383,043 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ATKINSRÉALIS JACOBS JOINT VENTURE AJJV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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