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T0702 Network Planning Technical Partner 2022 - 2025 Phase 3

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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02 Jul 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves National Highways seeking a technical partner for the "T0702 Network Planning Technical Partner 2022 - 2025 Phase 3" project. The process falls under the "Development consultancy services" category and uses a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for the project encompasses the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a total value of GBP 498,988.41. The successful supplier was WSP UK Limited.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in development consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering flexible and efficient technical solutions for network planning. SMEs may find this contract advantageous due to the procurement's suitability criteria explicitly supporting smaller enterprises. The requirement for agile responses to changes in priorities suggests that businesses with strong adaptability and expertise in technical project management would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future. As demonstrated by WSP UK Limited's successful bid, larger firms also stand to benefit from the structured service delivery model under framework agreements.

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Notice Title

T0702 Network Planning Technical Partner 2022 - 2025 Phase 3

Notice Description

National Highways ("the Employer") is intending to take forward a direct award contract for an additional study programme, as set out in commission contract T0376 Network Development - Technical Partner 2022-25, S715.2 of the Scope. The additional study programme delivery will take place within the financial years of 2025/2026 and 2026/27 and the commission will cover technical services related to scheme development. The Consultant will flexibly deliver their technical services, developing and drawing upon robust evidence, to help us carry out studies in the most cost and time effective ways. The Consultant will also assist us in improving the quality of our outcomes through greater consistency of approach due to the programmatic nature of this commission. The Consultant will have the technical capability to provide outputs that efficiently support our decision making. They will deliver a range of studies and will be able to quickly react to changes in priorities and needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5854f401-45ae-4206-abb8-fce5e2bea37e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcbd816-bc71-4950-910e-f010884881b9
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
£498,988 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,988 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WSP

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