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S30123 RIS3 Analysis Division Technical Partner

National Highways

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14 Oct 2026 at 07:57

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has procured a technical partnership to provide specialist analysis and evidence for investment decisions, the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) and future road investment strategies, and scheme delivery. The work covers road safety, transport planning, economics, academic expertise and data analytics. It is intended to help identify and assess risks on the Strategic Road Network, evaluate safety interventions and assess customer impacts, while supporting value-for-money decisions, funding cases and compliance with Department for Transport, HM Treasury and Office of Rail and Road requirements. The buyer is based in Birmingham. Delivery is described as spanning the United Kingdom and other locations worldwide. This is analytical and development consultancy supporting National Highways’ investment and delivery programmes.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Arcadis Consulting UK Limited. The award was made on 13 October 2026, for £11,355,000. The contract runs from 13 October 2026 to 31 March 2031. National Highways used a selective procedure to call off from a framework agreement. The recorded procurement value matches the awarded value. The opportunity was described as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, although the selected supplier is a large company. No separate lots or evaluation criteria are recorded in the published procurement information.

For future requirements of this kind, credible suppliers will need to bring integrated analytical capability across road safety, transport planning, economics and data analytics, with the ability to draw on academic expertise. Evidence of identifying and assessing safety risks, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, analysing customer impacts and demonstrating value for money will be relevant. Suppliers should be able to produce robust evidence that informs major road investment decisions, supports scheme delivery and strengthens funding cases, while meeting the expectations of the Department for Transport, HM Treasury and the Office of Rail and Road. The award to a large consultancy demonstrates that National Highways selected a supplier able to provide specialist expertise across several disciplines and support strategic, division-wide work on the Strategic Road Network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30123 RIS3 Analysis Division Technical Partner

Notice Description

The proposed Technical Partnership is essential to support National Highways' increasing demand for high-quality analytical evidence required to inform investment decisions, shape RIS3 and future Road Investment Strategies, support scheme delivery, assess customer impacts, and demonstrate value for money. The service will provide access to specialist expertise across road safety, transport planning, economics, academia, and data analytics, enabling a more integrated and collaborative approach to delivery across the Division. Critically, it will strengthen our ability to identify and assess safety risks, evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions, and ensure that investment decisions are underpinned by robust evidence that improves outcomes for users of the Strategic Road Network. The partnership will also support compliance with Department for Transport, HM Treasury and ORR requirements, strengthen future funding cases, and ensure National Highways can continue to deliver safe, effective and efficient investment programmes that align with government priorities and long-term strategic objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-616e3644-6b32-4aab-b263-00a52dda94ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225a38d8-4115-4963-b118-c1eb1bee1f55
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
£11,355,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,355,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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

Arcadis LLP

Further Information

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