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M42 J6 Bickenhill Structure Scheme - Ground Investigation Works

National Highways

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27 Jul 2026 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured ground investigation works for the M42 Junction 6 Bickenhill Structure Scheme in the West Midlands. The requirement covers intrusive and non-intrusive site investigations, drilling, trial pits, laboratory testing, factual reporting and associated geotechnical services. The work is intended to inform the scheme’s design and development. It falls within the works category and is classified as ground investigation work. Delivery is through the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework, with Tetra Tech Ltd appointed to carry out the work under NEC4 contract arrangements. The requirement is relevant to ground investigation contractors, geotechnical consultancies, drilling and trial-pitting specialists, laboratories and firms able to provide integrated investigation, testing and reporting services for major highways infrastructure.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. National Highways Limited used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender submission deadline of 9 June 2026 at 3pm. The contract was awarded on 9 June 2026 to Tetra Tech Limited for £405,766.77 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 15 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. This is a single requirement rather than a multi-lot award. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published scope states that the works are delivered through the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework and governed by NEC4 arrangements. The award was active when recorded, and the tender status was complete.

This award demonstrates demand from National Highways for a complete ground investigation service supporting complex road infrastructure. A credible future competitor would need the capability to plan and undertake intrusive and non-intrusive investigations, drilling and trial pits, arrange laboratory testing, and produce accurate factual and geotechnical reports that can feed directly into design development. Experience of working safely and reliably on major highways or infrastructure sites would be important, together with the operational capacity to coordinate field teams, testing and reporting as one service. Familiarity with National Highways requirements, framework call-off arrangements and NEC4 contract administration would strengthen a supplier’s position. Specialist SMEs may be well placed where they can demonstrate technical competence, dependable delivery and effective collaboration with larger framework or project teams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M42 J6 Bickenhill Structure Scheme - Ground Investigation Works

Notice Description

Ground Investigation works for the M42 Junction 6 Bickenhill Structure Scheme. The scope includes intrusive and non-intrusive site investigations, drilling, trial pits, laboratory testing, factual reporting and associated geotechnical services to inform the design and development of the scheme. The works are being delivered through the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework by Tetra Tech Ltd under NEC4 contract arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1677408b-296c-4f43-a593-cb592d728f91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3f1a62-64f0-4a2f-98a3-26872e43f1f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,766 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,766 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tetra Tech Limited

Further Information

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