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S30087 Drainage Technical Support 2026-2028

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has awarded the contract titled "S30087 Drainage Technical Support 2026-2028" to WSP UK Ltd, a large supplier located in Birmingham. The procurement falls under the industry category of development consultancy services, aligned with CPV code 73220000, and covers a broad geographical area including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, has now reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2028. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 25th March 2026 at 19:00 GMT. The contract is valued at £716,899.20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of drainage and flood risk consultancy, particularly those offering specialist technical support. The engagement with the SES drainage team offers potential growth by contributing to national business-critical projects such as the Water Quality Plan 2030 and the National Drainage Strategy Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable candidates for this contract, given the emphasis on providing agile technical assistance, performance indicator reporting, and climate change adaptation measures. Companies experienced in drainage asset management and stakeholder collaboration can leverage this opportunity to foster strong relationships with National Highways and deliver impactful solutions enhancing asset performance and management strategies.

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Notice Title

S30087 Drainage Technical Support 2026-2028

Notice Description

The SES drainage team requires specialist support and advice on drainage and flood risk that is not available in house. The service will support the SES Drainage Team to make appropriate decisions about the drainage asset and to effectively manage risks associated with asset performance and the SES technical assurance service. It will facilitate improved in-house ownership of whole life decisions by promoting the right interventions at the right time and challenging less efficient ways of working. The Consultant will provide specialist support and advice on drainage and flood risk that is not available in house. The objective of the service is to assist the SES drainage team with but not limited to. - Supporting delivering of business-critical commitments such as: o Water Quality Plan 2030 (see Appendix A) o National Drainage Strategy Programme, and o RIS3 drainage renewal works. - Providing technical advice on departures from DMRBs and MCHW - Providing technical advice to feedback and queries on DMRBs and MCHW - Supporting drainage handback reviews from DBFO contracts - Ensuring accurate and useful performance indicator (PI) reporting to inform decision-making and asset management. - Enabling effective implementation of climate change adaptation measures for drainage assets. - Delivering agile technical support for ad-hoc requests, including compliance queries. - Providing drainage focused asset management advice to inform whole life investment decisions across the business. - Enhancing proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to improve efficiency and collaboration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e92146e-58a9-47dc-b009-6c29c7c08b26
Current Stage
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£716,899 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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
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

WSP

Further Information

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