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CEF02-package 4 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating for FY 25/26 on various current and future RIS projects

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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11 Jul 2025 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed a contract titled "CEF02-package 4 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating for FY 25/26 on various current and future RIS projects." The contract is part of the National Highways Cost Estimating Framework, focusing on project and design preparation as well as the estimation of costs. It covers multiple regions, including North East, North West, and London, among others in the UK. The procurement was concluded under a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 6th June 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £700,000. The award notice was published on 11th July 2025, marking the completion of the award stage for this service-based procurement.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in cost estimation for large-scale projects. Benchmark Estimating Limited, an SME, successfully secured this contract, which highlights the importance of having specialized industry knowledge and experience in handling public sector assignments. The focus on highways and infrastructure projects provides businesses in the engineering, consultancy, and project management fields a platform to leverage their capabilities in similar future contracts, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEF02-package 4 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating for FY 25/26 on various current and future RIS projects

Notice Description

Call off contract from the National Highways Cost Estimating Framework to provide cost estimates for various road schemes in the 2025-2026 financial year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a2257a-dbc1-4b5a-af2c-f35fadc8dc99
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENCHMARK ESTIMATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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