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T0679 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 1

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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02 Jul 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T0679 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 1" has been concluded by National Highways, located in Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services, with a contract value of £314,000. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, dated 2nd July 2025. The contract is set to span from 2nd July 2025 until 31st March 2027, and it involves work within the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those firms specialising in providing technical support in road safety measures and consultancy services. Suitable candidates for this contract include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions and high-quality assurances in road geometry and traffic sign standards. The appointed supplier, Atkins Jacobs Joint Venture, exemplifies the kind of large-scale enterprise capable of fulfilling such requirements, highlighting the competitive nature of this field. With the emphasis on 'right first time' execution and the potential for collaboration with a leading agency like National Highways, businesses entering this domain can significantly enhance their portfolio and industry reputation.

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Notice Title

T0679 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 1

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 sign/signal/VMS gantry positioning 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 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90699498-10ab-46d2-a014-045e2ab925c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf2611-00a8-49c7-8075-cf7478aeaab0
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
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
£293,661 £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

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

ATKINS JACOBS JOINT VENTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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