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S30128 Asset delivery asset maintenance (GM701) & inspection (GS801) update

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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29 Jun 2026 at 08:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by National Highways Limited, encompasses the "S30128 Asset delivery asset maintenance (GM701) & inspection (GS801) update" project. This contract focuses on development consultancy services for updating and maintaining essential safety standards for the strategic road network. With a value of £184,967.46, the contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited on 25th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2028. The project is located across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories globally. This selective procurement is a call-off from a framework agreement and was last in the Award stage as of 29th June 2026. The contract supports both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in asset maintenance consultancy and risk-based inspection strategies. Companies that specialise in infrastructure safety, particularly those with experience in updating industry standards, can leverage this tender to gain visibility and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Businesses with capabilities in delivering continuous improvement and providing expert technical advice in line with evolving requirements are particularly well-positioned to benefit. Engaging in such projects not only promises potential financial returns but also strengthens industry expertise and credibility in high-stakes, safety-critical endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30128 Asset delivery asset maintenance (GM701) & inspection (GS801) update

Notice Description

The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards GM 701 (Asset Maintenance Requirements) and GS 801 (Asset Inspection Requirements) are safety-critical components underpinning the safe and reliable operation of the strategic road network, ensuring that asset condition, performance, and associated risks are effectively managed. This commission will maintain, enhance, and assure these standards to ensure they remain fit for purpose, aligned to evolving requirements, and consistently applied across all asset delivery regions. The work will deliver a risk-based approach to inspections through the development and embedment of GS 801, alongside updating GM 701 to align with current specifications and maintenance requirements, ensuring that interventions are proportionate to asset risk and condition. It will also provide ongoing continuous improvement of both standards, independent check and challenge of maintenance and inspection plans, and expert technical advice to support their application in practice. Critically, the commission will ensure the transfer of essential knowledge to the future network owner, safeguarding continuity of safety-critical processes. Without this activity, there is a material risk of inconsistent practices, reduced ability to identify and mitigate asset-related safety risks, and deterioration in network safety and reliability for users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c762b8ff-7140-478b-a033-63420b051b6e
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, VCSE
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
£184,967 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,967 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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