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C0061 Commercial Intelligence & Unit Cost Modelling 2026

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The project titled "C0061 Commercial Intelligence & Unit Cost Modelling 2026," commissioned by National Highways Limited, involves services related to project and design preparation, estimation of costs. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 71242000, falls within the final award stage, with Jacobs being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £893,162.48, will span from 2 February 2026 to 31 March 2027 and includes tasks like support unit cost & efficiency reporting, development of new metrics, and specialist/expert cost intelligence support. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with submissions closing on 7 November 2025.

This procurement contract presents significant opportunities for business growth particularly suited to SMEs and VCSEs capable of contributing to cost estimation, efficiency transformation, and carbon management projects. Businesses with expertise in unit cost modelling and cost intelligence will find substantial avenues to enhance their portfolio, given National Highways Limited's focus on periodic reviews of existing processes. The expansive geographic delivery scope covers regions like the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, offering a broad market landscape for capable providers in the services category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0061 Commercial Intelligence & Unit Cost Modelling 2026

Notice Description

To provide: Support unit cost & efficiency reporting Support transformation of carbon management & reporting Support cost estimating Support periodic reviews of existing structures and processes Specialist/expert support where required on Cost Intelligence issues Annual Programme / Longer Term Projects Development of new metrics to support future efficiency claims

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6704175e-357c-4e0b-902f-fc5e1007286c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f2becd9-1abb-47a4-91e3-c31e986e1adf
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£893,162 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£893,162 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

JACOBS

Further Information

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