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S30076 RP3 Water Quality Plan Technical Partner Support Phase 1

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has awarded a contract titled "S30076 RP3 Water Quality Plan Technical Partner Support Phase 1" in the development consultancy services industry category. This procurement process, managed through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement, aims to support the fulfilment of commitments in the 2030 Water Quality Plan. The project involves programme management, design, and strategic planning to mitigate high-risk outfalls and soakaways. The tender covers services to be delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom and encompasses a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award stage of this tender was finalised on 31st March 2026, with WSP UK Limited as the successful supplier, securing a contract valued at £5,550,234.29 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in technical consultancy and programme management within the environmental and sustainability sectors. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting an inclusive approach to procurement. Businesses with expertise in long-term strategy development, pollution risk management, and infrastructure enhancements would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, making use of this strategic contract to establish their foothold or expand their presence in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30076 RP3 Water Quality Plan Technical Partner Support Phase 1

Notice Description

"National Highways Environment Sustainability Strategy & Standards Group would like to commission a Road Period 3 (RP3) Water Quality Plan Technical Partner Support - Phase 1 to provide a range of specialist technical and programme management support services to accelerate delivery of commitments made within its 2030 Water Quality Plan: Mitigating high risk outfalls and soakaways. The key objectives of this project are: 1. Task 1: provision of a programme management function that supports the effective delivery of the plan's commitments in Road Period 3 (RP3). 2. Task 2: accelerated preliminary design and development of a delivery programme with Operations Directorate by the end of RP3 for a programme of up to 250 mitigations. 3. Task 3: development of a long-term strategy and implementation plan for managing the risk of pollution from the SRN by 2050, including the provision of a funding bid for RP4 (2031-2036).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dee7900-3923-4ebd-9fdb-6897bdc67c3e
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, VCSE
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
£5,550,234 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,550,234 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 LIMITED
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

WSP

Further Information

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