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M62 Red Lane Dike Bridge Refurbishment - Ground Investigation

National Highways

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01 Sep 2026 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured ground investigation works for the M62 Red Lane Dike Bridge Refurbishment scheme. The scope covers intrusive site investigation, associated testing and reporting to support the assessment and development of the proposed bridge refurbishment works. This is a civil engineering and geotechnical investigation requirement, classified as ground investigation work. Delivery covers locations in the East Midlands and West Midlands, United Kingdom. The work sits within National Highways’ road infrastructure programme and is intended to provide the technical ground information needed for bridge refurbishment planning and design. The appointed delivery organisation is Van Elle Limited. The requirement is categorised as works and is managed by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham. It is relevant to contractors able to undertake site-based ground investigations and produce technical findings for major highway and bridge projects.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Van Elle Limited on 4 September 2026. The award value is £134,611.57, inclusive of the stated currency, with a contract period from 7 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. It used a selective procedure through a call-off from the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework. The tender was marked complete and the award is active. The stated tender deadline was 4 September 2026 at 3:00pm. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not identified as suitable for voluntary, community or social enterprises. Evaluation details are not set out beyond the framework call-off route. There was one awarded supplier, Van Elle Limited, and the contract covers the full ground investigation requirement described for the scheme.

This award is useful market evidence for geotechnical contractors, drilling and intrusive investigation specialists, testing laboratories, and consultancies that combine field investigation with clear engineering reporting. A credible competitor for similar National Highways requirements would need to coordinate safe site work around live or planned highway infrastructure, investigate ground conditions at bridge assets, undertake associated testing, and turn the results into reports that support assessment, design and refurbishment decisions. The procurement also shows that National Highways uses a dedicated Ground Investigation Framework and awards work through framework call-offs, so suppliers seeking comparable opportunities would need the capability and organisational readiness to operate through that route. Although the award went to a large supplier, the requirement was identified as suitable for SMEs, indicating potential relevance to smaller specialist firms with appropriate technical capacity, experienced personnel and delivery controls.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M62 Red Lane Dike Bridge Refurbishment - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

Ground Investigation works for the M62 Red Lane Dike Bridge Refurbishment scheme, including intrusive site investigation, associated testing and reporting to support the assessment and development of the proposed bridge refurbishment works. The works will be delivered by Strata Geotechnics under the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-199f371a-d0db-473e-a734-b33746969b76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c861fe36-017c-4596-82bb-c190b0e5907b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£134,611 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,611 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATA GEOTECHNICS (part of Van Elle Ltd)

Further Information

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