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WQP A45 River Nene - Ground Investigation

National Highways Limited

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13 Aug 2026 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned ground investigation services and associated reporting for the WQP A45 River Nene scheme. The scope covers investigation activities and reporting requirements set out in an agreed scope and specification, delivered under the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework. The work is classified as ground investigation services (CPV 71351500) and falls within the services category. Delivery covers locations in the East Midlands and West Midlands. This requirement is relevant to businesses providing site investigation, geotechnical investigation, ground surveying, testing and technical reporting services for major road or infrastructure schemes.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. National Highways used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 10 August 2026 to Structural Soils Limited for £152,337.19 including the stated currency, GBP. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender was evaluated through the framework call-off process. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the awarded scope covers the full ground investigation and reporting requirement for the A45 River Nene scheme.

This award indicates demand from National Highways for specialist ground investigation supporting road infrastructure development in the Midlands. A credible future supplier would need the capability to plan and deliver field investigations, collect reliable ground data, undertake appropriate testing and produce clear technical reports against an agreed specification. Experience of transport infrastructure or major highways schemes would be relevant, as would the operational capacity to coordinate work across the East and West Midlands. Businesses targeting similar requirements should be able to work within a public-sector framework call-off route and demonstrate quality, safety, technical competence and dependable reporting delivery. The opportunity is accessible in principle to SMEs, making relevant smaller specialist consultancies and investigation contractors potential competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WQP A45 River Nene - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

Ground Investigation (GI) works and associated reporting for the WQP A45 River Nene scheme. The works are being undertaken by Structural Soils under the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework and include the investigation activities and reporting requirements set out within the agreed scope and specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f7a3dd6-3a56-40c6-92d0-62a3b0160384
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01408827-6761-4949-9583-5a8aafeab783
Current Stage
Award
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,337 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,337 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 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 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
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

Structural Soils Limited

Further Information

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