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623652 - A483 NB SB Oswestry - Welsh Border MDP - Ground Investigatio

National Highways Limited

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10 Aug 2026 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured ground investigation works for the A483 northbound and southbound Oswestry–Welsh Border scheme. The requirement covers fieldwork, associated testing and reporting to support development of the road improvement scheme. It is classified as ground investigation services (CPV 71351500), although the procurement category is works. Delivery is in the West Midlands, covering the Oswestry–Welsh Border area. The work involves collecting and testing ground information in the scheme area and producing reports that can inform design, construction planning and engineering decisions. This is a specialist highway-infrastructure investigation requirement rather than general construction, and is relevant to firms providing geotechnical fieldwork, laboratory or in-situ testing, and technical ground investigation reporting for major roads.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. National Highways used a selective call-off from its Ground Investigation Framework rather than an open tender. The award was made on 4 August 2026 to Tetra Tech Limited for £97,726.82 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender submission deadline was 16 July 2026 at 3pm. The award covers the full ground investigation requirement for the A483 Oswestry–Welsh Border scheme. Tetra Tech is the selected supplier and the award is active. The published procurement data identifies the requirement as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The procurement was evaluated through the framework call-off process.

For suppliers that did not win this award, the requirement indicates demand from National Highways for specialist ground investigation supporting strategic road schemes. A credible competitor would need the capability to plan and undertake highway-site field investigations, manage site data and samples, arrange appropriate testing, and produce clear technical reports that support scheme development. Experience of working around live or proposed strategic-road infrastructure would strengthen a future response, alongside robust health, safety, environmental and quality controls. The route to market is a call-off from a Ground Investigation Framework, so relevant firms would need framework access or a suitable position within the applicable supply chain. The successful supplier was a large organisation, indicating that the buyer values capacity to coordinate fieldwork, testing and reporting as one delivery package.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

623652 - A483 NB SB Oswestry - Welsh Border MDP - Ground Investigatio

Notice Description

Ground Investigation works associated with the A483 Northbound and Southbound Oswestry - Welsh Border MDP scheme (PIN 623652). The works comprise ground investigation fieldwork, associated testing and reporting to support the development of the scheme. The works have been awarded to Tetra Tech through the Ground Investigation Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae024d2d-e943-4762-a95d-ed08f59d9df7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7400c33e-0834-4064-a808-8f5b90efb17a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,726 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,726 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 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
Postcode Area
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH LIMITED

Further Information

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