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T0692 Chief Highway Engineer Memorandums - validate and withdrawal

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by National Highways, concerns the completion of a contract titled "T0692 Chief Highway Engineer Memorandums - validate and withdrawal." This endeavour falls under the development consultancy services category and is designed to review and process 178 historic Chief Highway Engineer memos. The project is identified under the CPV code 73220000 and targets various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed as of 20 June 2025. The contract will commence on 1 July 2025 and is expected to conclude on 31 March 2026. The procurement method used is selective, particularly as a call-off from a framework agreement, and is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents numerous opportunities for SMEs specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in document review and validation tasks. The project is conducted by National Highways, a leading authority in highway management, providing a significant platform for firms to showcase their expertise and secure a reputable client. Engaging in this contract could lead to future collaborations and expand the firm’s network within the industry. The involvement of Ove Arup, a large and established supplier, highlights the competitive level and potential for growth through association with a high-profile name in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0692 Chief Highway Engineer Memorandums - validate and withdrawal

Notice Description

National Highways is looking to set up a contract for cleansing of old CHE memos. This is a follow on task from T0477 which was delivered in FY2324 that undertook a comprehensive review of the CHE memos process including roles and responsibilities around production, governance, approval and publication of CHE memos, its implementation across the business and how they are communicated to the supply chain. On completion of the review a handover report was written and presented to the business outlining recommendations and further actions that needed to be undertaken to resolve outstanding activities to complete a transformation of the old CHE memos way of working. In phase 1 292 published CHEs were reviewed of which 114 were withdrawn and a further 178 historic memos remained in the system that need to be validated and either withdrawn or retained. This commission will review the 178 CHE memos.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3239628c-62d3-4224-96df-8dfee28890db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8abba6-c3f1-4d36-9dcf-c8899d9e9ce1
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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,964 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
B1 1RN
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

OVE ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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