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T0697 Structures Moonshot Phase 3a

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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10 Jul 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "T0697 Structures Moonshot Phase 3a" was conducted by National Highways, a leading authority based in Birmingham, England. This tender, centred on Development Consultancy Services, falls under the category of utilising emerging technologies for infrastructure management, specifically focusing on structural asset management through automation and AI-enhanced techniques. The project, which has now reached the Award stage, has an allocated budget of £450,000 and was pursued through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract period spans from 9th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the services extend across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and mainland Europe. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded shortly after the closing of the tender period on 23rd June 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on infrastructure technologies and those specialising in AI and remote monitoring solutions, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as they are considered suitable. The joint venture of Atkins Jacobs presents a prime example of a large-scale enterprise suited to such initiatives, leveraging their vast expertise in engineering consultancy. Successful bidders are likely to gain exposure to cutting-edge technological integration in asset management across varied geographic domains, which can catalyse further business expansion and allow businesses to establish themselves as leaders in innovative infrastructure solutions.

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Notice Title

T0697 Structures Moonshot Phase 3a

Notice Description

National Highways is aiming to make a step change in the use of technology for managing its structures assets. The underlying ambition of this initiative (known as 'Structures Moonshot') is to reduce human intervention on site, facilitate automated inspections/remote monitoring and facilitate decision making supported by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Initially, the focus for this work was post-tensioned concrete structures, which were recognised as requiring a greater level of scrutiny than most other structure types. As the project has developed the scope has been broadened to include other structures, particularly those categorised as 'Priority Risk' structures within the business, including structures with half-joints and structures with deck hinges. The objective is to facilitate the use of emerging technologies (used remotely where possible) to provide reliable condition data enabling better informed decisions and appropriate interventions at the optimum time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55e6f8f5-bdb0-4a91-b0ac-290713b4f08e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40c499a5-f4a2-41db-8a91-e893f4e8f8a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,454 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
National Highways
Contact Email
spats2@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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

ATKINS JACOBS JOINT VENTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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