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S30113 IS055001 Auditing Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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26 Jun 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract titled "S30113 IS055001 Auditing Services" in the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000). The contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS as part of a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement relates to the performance of mandatory annual audits for ISO 55001 asset management certification maintenance, critical for compliance and operational efficacy between 2026 and 2028. The contract, valued at £178,546.45, commenced on 19th June 2026 and is due to complete on 31st August 2028, with services extending across multiple geographic locations including the United Kingdom and further afield.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly benefiting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in auditing and consultancy services who are capable of providing thorough and critical appraisals that ensure regulatory compliance and management control over public infrastructure projects. The potential to partake in such evaluations, conducted over a three-year period, could add considerable prestige and experience within the consultancy market, allowing for expansion or heightened market positioning. Companies demonstrating expertise in asset management certification processes and reporting would be particularly suited to compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30113 IS055001 Auditing Services

Notice Description

This work order is to appoint an independent specialist to carry out the mandatory annual audits needed to keep the company's ISO 55001 asset management certification in place between 2026 and 2028. Holding this certification is a requirement of our operating licence and demonstrates to regulators, government and the public that we manage and maintain our road assets in a safe, controlled and long term manner. If these audits are not completed on time, the organisation risks losing certification, which would undermine regulatory compliance, weaken assurance over asset safety and performance, and expose the business to reputational and operational risk. The work includes one surveillance audit in 2026, a full recertification audit in 2027 against the latest standard, and a further surveillance audit in 2028, each producing clear reports and executive summaries highlighting risks, compliance gaps and improvement actions. This programme is therefore both time critical and business critical, providing independent assurance that our asset management system remains effective, compliant and focused on managing safety, performance and value for money across the network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6cd595-db03-49f1-84c1-08ab2ee11cce
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
£178,546 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,546 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS

Further Information

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