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S30043 Planning and Support for Survey Standards

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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24 Nov 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, a prominent UK government agency responsible for managing and maintaining highways, has completed the procurement process for the "S30043 Planning and Support for Survey Standards" project. This contract, classified under development consultancy services with a CPV code of 73220000, involves the re-write of GG 951 & GS 952 documents to align with the latest Manual for Development of Documents standards. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 12th November 2025 to Arcadis, a large London-based consultancy firm, with a value of £104,918.19. The project will commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2027, covering the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, specifically those experienced in document development and industry standards alignment, to expand their portfolios by collaborating with a major governmental body like National Highways. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can deliver technical consultancy services and have a track record in working within large framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such projects not only offers substantial financial returns but also boosts industry reputation and opens doors to international opportunities, as indicated by the global operational scope of this procurement.

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Notice Title

S30043 Planning and Support for Survey Standards

Notice Description

National Highways is seeking specialist technical consultants to undertake the re-write of both GG 951 & GS 952 in line with the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD). The update of both GG 951 & GS 952 is a requirement of the MDD v6.5 in which s20.6 states 'the first document review shall be scheduled for completion 4 years after the documents initial publication date, allowing up to a year for the changes to go through the governance process and be published within a 5-year cycle'. Both GG 951 & GS 952 were initially published in August 2021, giving approximately 12 months until the review and update deadlines. The existing T0634 undertaken in 2024/25 provided: a) A review of the existing standards b) Collating of feedback and known issues c) Engagement with Industry Practice Bodies, Partner Organisations and Suppliers/Users d) A high-level Document Development Plan (DDP)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34e34ea1-3ef4-41d3-9137-71ae59b5a6c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc370183-bb24-430d-8d8a-301b426a0ad2
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,918 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats3@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ARCADIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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