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S30015 Dartford Crossing Asset Survey

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on the "S30015 Dartford Crossing Asset Survey" led by National Highways. This project involves a comprehensive condition inspection of the Dartford tunnels to assess major cost drivers for the short to medium term. Classified under the Development Consultancy Services industry, this selective tender was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period ended on 20th August 2025, the contract started on 3rd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2025. National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, spearheaded this procurement, awarding the contract to Arcadis, a large-scale supplier. Key locations include the United Kingdom and other overseas territories, reinforcing the project’s widespread operational reach.

This tender presents profitable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in development consultancy services. Companies equipped with experience in asset surveys and condition inspections would find this tender an excellent avenue for engaging with a significant infrastructure project. Participation in such procurements can enhance business credentials and expand industry influence, offering exposure to potential future opportunities with National Highways and beyond. The scope of work, entailing both significant expertise and comprehensive inspections, aligns well with firms eager to establish or expand their footprint within the infrastructure consultancy realm.

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Notice Title

S30015 Dartford Crossing Asset Survey

Notice Description

LTC scope has recently changed to include reviewing alternative finance options which also includes the Dartford River Crossing. The Client requires a comparative condition inspection of the Dartford tunnels to provide confidence in the existing information held by the Client and the anticipated major cost drivers for these assets in the short to medium term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8eb0a61d-686e-4faf-a8c6-86f926923677
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60e04f46-313d-4247-986c-c60b48638df8
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
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
£149,386 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,386 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

ARCADIS

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