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T0676 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 2

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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02 Jul 2025 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed the award of a public procurement contract titled "T0676 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 2" with the status "complete". The contract focuses on providing development consultancy services within the "Development consultancy services" category (CPV code 73220000) and encompasses locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, reached the award stage on 2nd July 2025, with the contract commencing the same day and set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The contract, valued at approximately £311,115 GBP, was procured using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the successful supplier is WSP UK LTD, a large-scale company.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services related to road safety and infrastructure development. With its focus on technical support for road layout and traffic sign standards, businesses capable of offering high-quality, timely technical assurance and advice will find a fitting opportunity to expand their expertise and services. Suitable candidates for competing in such tenders would include SMEs (as they are considered suitable) that specialise in transport infrastructure services, engineering consultancy firms, and companies involved in road safety implementations, all of which can leverage their expertise to assist in delivering key performance measures in collaboration with National Highways and related entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0676 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 2

Notice Description

National Highways is looking for the provision of technical support services to provide technical assurance and advice, including the review of Departures from Standards and applications for non-prescribed traffic sign Authorisations. The overarching objective of this Work Package is to assist the Safer Roads Design (SRD) team in its delivery of key performance measures through a 'right first time' approach. This will be achieved through the following: - Reviewing departures from standards relating to road geometry and traffic signs and providing a recommendation to the relevant SRD team specialist/Authorising Signatory within agreed timescales and to the required high quality; - Supporting the SRD team Designated Responsible Officers and other SRD team specialists by reviewing applications for non-prescribed traffic signs in accordance with the Department for Transport (the department) and National Highways procedures, within agreed timetables; - Providing specialist technical assurance advice to support Operations Directorate, Major Projects, Service Providers, and the UK construction industry and facilitating external support where required to provide national expert guidance, and - Acting as a trusted business partner to internal and external clients and our customers by providing timely, high-quality advice on road safety issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39bfa82f-f6cf-4b1a-a35f-b7e1475dab51
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
£314,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£311,114 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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