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S30116 Standard Fastening System for Signs and Signals

National Highways Limited

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11 Aug 2026 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned development consultancy services for a standard fastening system for message signs and signals. The work is to assess, evidence and, where necessary, develop a compliant fastening solution meeting Eurocode requirements and National Highways standards, with technical documentation for approval by Safety and Engineering Standards. The scope covers fastener and material selection, installation and pre-loading controls, standards compliance, testing, certification across bolt and application variants, technical evidence, whole-life cost, durability, maintenance, risk mitigation, and roll-out requirements including tooling, training and quality assurance. It also includes assessing the risk to National Highways from historically deployed non-compliant fasteners. Delivery may cover the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe and elsewhere.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 11 August 2026 to Ove Arup. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 25 June 2026 at 19:00. The original estimated value was £100,000. The awarded value is £83,045.65. The contract period runs from 12 August 2026 to 28 February 2027. The award is active. The requirement was classified as services and was identified as development consultancy services. National Highways Limited is the buyer. The published information sets out the technical scope and required outputs, including evidence of compliance, certification, testing where needed, assessment of whole-life implications, risk controls and implementation arrangements. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This requirement indicates demand for specialist engineering consultancy able to design or validate highway sign and signal fastening systems against Eurocodes and National Highways standards. A credible competitor would need expertise in structural or mechanical fastening, materials selection, installation and pre-loading methods, torque or tension control, compliance assessment and proportionate test planning. It would also need to produce defensible technical evidence and certification across different bolt and application variants, and support approval by Safety and Engineering Standards. Useful capability includes whole-life cost, durability and maintenance assessment, risk analysis, quality assurance, tooling and workforce training, alongside the ability to assess legacy non-compliant installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises were considered suitable, so a specialist firm with relevant highway, structures or product-assurance experience could be well placed when comparable work returns to this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30116 Standard Fastening System for Signs and Signals

Notice Description

To assess, evidence and where necessary develop a compliant fastening system for message signs and signals that meets Eurocode requirements and National Highways standards, including provision of technical evidence and documentation to support approval by Safety and Engineering Standards (SES). Scope of Work The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to: Identification and justification of the proposed fastener type and materials Definition of the installation and pre-loading process, including torque or tension control methods Identification of applicable standards and a compliance assessment against them Provision of existing validated test evidence, or proposal and execution of a proportionate test programme to demonstrate compliance where required by Eurocode Certification of solution across defined usage scenarios including bolt and application variants (MS1, AMI, MSS and etc) Preparation of a technical evidence pack suitable for submission to national SES structures Assessment of whole-life cost, durability and maintenance implications Identification of risks and proposed mitigations Consideration of roll-out requirements, including tooling, training and quality assurance Determination of risk posed to National Highways through historical deployment of non-compliant fasteners

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e85052b-467b-4647-a558-961a721d6b59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5f7d76d-db88-420f-a413-67266a987b7b
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ove Arup

Further Information

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