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S30002 South East Operations Tunnels & Technology Client Technical Assurance

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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08 Oct 2025 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has awarded a contract for the 'S30002 South East Operations Tunnels & Technology Client Technical Assurance' project, classified under Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000). Situated in England, the project will take place in the South East and requires participation in locations such as Maidstone, Guildford, and Basingstoke. The procurement, managed through a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method, was concluded on 8th October 2025. The contract spans from 7th October 2025 to 31st July 2031, with a total value of £14.4 million. The winning bid by WSP UK LTD, announced on 7th October 2025, secured an initial contract value of £6.87 million for the first section of this phased award.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical consultancy and infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in tunnels and roadside technology. It is well-suited for medium to large enterprises, especially those capable of providing full-time technical resources and possessing a solid understanding of asset management in these domains. Given the strategic significance and extended timeframe, the project provides a platform for technical firms to establish long-term partnerships and influence future phases of technology integration in national infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30002 South East Operations Tunnels & Technology Client Technical Assurance

Notice Description

This service will manage and administer the delivery of schemes up to the completion of the 3D Stage Gate 2 Preliminary Design and review, comment, or approve designs on behalf of National Highways beyond that point as they progress through the 3D Stage Gate process with outcomes recorded on the CDMT management system. The service will act to supplement the existing National Highways team led by Eloise Phillips. The service will support and enable the progression of the tunnels and road side technology programmes expected to be delivered from this point to the end of RIS 3. For bidding purposes, we ask that bidders set out a service proposal over the 6 year period using the requirements set out in the resource schedule. We request that bidders provide an overall costed WPPS for the entire 6 year period and separate costed WPPS for each year which will be termed sections of the overall bid. The initial award will be for the first year which will be termed Section 1 of 6. Prior to each subsequent Section award a review of the need will completed to ensure the service matches the demands of the annual Tunnels and Road Side Technology scheme plans. The service requires the provision of full-time technical resource as identified in the IFT. The IFT outlines the number of resources required per Section along with the minimum level of tunnels or road side technology asset management knowledge and experience. Any resource provided is expected to act in the capacity of National Highways and work under the leadership of National Highways employees. The roles outlined in the IFT will report into Eloise Phillips. Resources should be based in the South East of England and able to access one of National Highways offices located in either Maidstone (Kent) Guildford (Surrey), and/or Basingstoke (Hampshire) for a minimum of 2 days per week. Travelling and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed at cost subject to the upper limit of allowances payable to National Highways staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234fbc7-0a43-4900-b844-992dda24aa51
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
£14,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,870,737 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
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

Notice Documents

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