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S30082 Pavement assessment accreditation and quality assurance, PAAQA 2026+

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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07 May 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by National Highways Limited focuses on providing pavement assessment accreditation and quality assurance for the English strategic road network, titled "PAAQA 2026+." This project falls under the industry category of Development consultancy services and spans various locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe. Starting from 7th May 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2028, this procurement has already progressed to the award stage, with Amey OW Limited selected as the supplier through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £561,630.01, with key dates including the award announcement on 7th May 2026. National Highways Limited is located in Birmingham, and the opportunity was designed with an awareness of SME suitability.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pavement survey tools and consultancy services related to road maintenance. Particularly advantageous for SMEs, the contract invites firms proficient in operating equipment such as Deflectograph, Dynamic Plate Testers, and Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machines. Companies with existing capabilities in maintaining and certifying such tools could develop strategic partnerships with National Highways, contributing to safer and more efficient road networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30082 Pavement assessment accreditation and quality assurance, PAAQA 2026+

Notice Description

National highways is obligated to deliver the Government's Road investment for the 2026/27- 2031/32 Road Period. A key element of this is 'Keeping the network in good condition'. Maintaining our network is essential to keeping it functioning. Road maintenance affects all aspects of performance - the time that roads must be affected by repairs; the likelihood of accidents; even emissions from vehicles on the network. Effective asset stewardship, in terms of monitoring and management, is vital to the successful operation and maintenance of the English strategic road network (SRN) It is therefore essential that maintenance of the network is planned, prioritised and undertaken in a way that it minimises any delays when carrying out road works and improvements; provides value for money and investment in improved services and helps make journeys safe and reliable. An essential element in the successful maintenance of the network is the accurate, reliable and consistent assessment of the pavement surface and structural condition. The task seeks to achieve: - Confidence in the accuracy and consistency of network and scheme level pavement surveys to support a safe and sustainable network. - The accreditation of an adequate fleet of third-party survey tools i.e. Deflectograph, Dynamic Plate Testers and Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machines to meet our contractual and technical obligations. - The maintenance and updating of accreditation specifications to keep abreast of industry good practice. The service now being sought is for a supplier to provide, plan, and deliver the accreditation and quality assurance, including holding the accreditation trials, and certification, for the fleets of Sideways-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machines, Deflectographs and Dynamic Plate Testers (aka FWD).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a96dfc5-c261-4f1f-97a2-3c23b96c67cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b583e112-bc32-4dbd-ba34-d2644ed9846b
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
£561,630 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£561,630 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 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

AMEY OW

Further Information

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