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623188 - WQP A14 Grand Union Canal - Ground Investigation

National Highways Limited

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12 Aug 2026 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned ground investigation services for the WQP A14 Grand Union Canal scheme. The requirement covers ground investigation activities and associated reporting, delivered in accordance with a defined scope and the contract documentation. The work falls within the wider infrastructure and civil engineering support market, specifically ground investigation services (CPV 71351500). Delivery spans locations in the East Midlands and West Midlands. This is a services requirement for organisations able to investigate ground conditions and produce the related technical reporting for a major road and canal infrastructure scheme. The contracting authority is National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, and the selected supplier is Structural Soils Limited.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective call-off from National Highways’ Ground Investigation Framework. The award was made to Structural Soils Limited on 10 August 2026 for £45,212.81 excluding VAT. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender submission deadline was 10 August 2026 at 3pm. The contract covers ground investigation and associated reporting for the WQP A14 Grand Union Canal scheme, with delivery across the East Midlands and West Midlands. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active and the procurement is recorded as complete.

This award demonstrates demand from National Highways for specialist ground investigation and reporting linked to major transport infrastructure. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need practical capability in ground investigation, the technical expertise to interpret findings, and the ability to produce clear, contract-compliant reports. It would also need to work across sites in the East Midlands and West Midlands and manage delivery against a defined technical scope. Experience supporting road, canal or comparable civil engineering schemes would help demonstrate relevance, although the published requirement does not identify a particular accreditation or capacity threshold. Familiarity with framework call-offs would also be commercially useful, since this procurement used that route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

623188 - WQP A14 Grand Union Canal - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

National Highways has awarded a contract to Structural Soils Ltd for ground investigation and associated reporting services in connection with the WQP A14 Grand Union Canal scheme. The works are being delivered through National Highways' Ground Investigation Framework and include ground investigation activities and associated reporting in accordance with the defined scope and contract documentation. The contract value is PS45,212.81 excluding VAT, with the contract running from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c6667f7-27ef-411e-88e1-73f47379976f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/477ffc74-1837-44b2-8e53-dd1b08b06833
Current Stage
Award
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,212 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,212 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 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
Postcode Area
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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Structural Soils Limited

Further Information

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