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T0699 Specialist Technical Support to Road Safety Division

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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20 Jun 2025 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of specialist technical support to its Road Safety Division. This process, which focused on the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73220000), was concluded with an award on 20 June 2025. Conducted through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract has been awarded to WSP UK LTD. The awarded contract, valued at £149,059.40, will commence on 1 July 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31 March 2026, covering a wide geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in technical and safety assessments, especially those with experience in smart motorways and safety schemes. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the procurement’s emphasis on accessibility for such organisations. With a notable focus on supporting potential legal challenges related to smart motorways, businesses with legal consultancy capabilities may also find this tender beneficial for growth. This contract underscores National Highways' commitment to leveraging expert advice to enhance safety measures across the strategic road network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0699 Specialist Technical Support to Road Safety Division

Notice Description

National Highways is looking to procure specialist technical consultancy services to support the detailed technical considerations and assessments of the SRN. The goal of this task is to ensure National Highways can access expert technical advice regarding smart motorways, additional safety schemes and other technical matters related to the safety of the SRN. This project will support the Road Safety Division and wider organisation with business critical work regarding a potential legal challenge to smart motorways. In addition, technical support is required with the delivery of additional safety schemes. It is critical that technical support is provided to this work, as the monitoring and evaluation are transitioned to be led by colleagues in CSC division

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b832b-b995-42f1-a3fa-a23152cb5d26
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,059 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 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
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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