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S30003 Project Nectarine Enablement

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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07 Aug 2025 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways invites consultancy services for the 'S30003 Project Nectarine Enablement,' focusing on junction upgrades associated with the Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire. This high-profile project is at the award stage, with Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS having been selected as the supplier. The project falls under the industry category of development consultancy services and will generate substantial economic impact, estimated to strengthen the economy by £50bn. The procurement method used is selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2025. Although the main location is the United Kingdom, the tender accommodates delivery in various regions, including British Oversea Territories and Europe.

Project Nectarine presents a remarkable opportunity for businesses within the development consultancy sector to grow and expand their portfolios, particularly those equipped to provide efficient and streamlined services for high-impact projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises could find this opportunity particularly enticing, given their suitability for the tender requirements, which prioritise cost-effectiveness and accelerated delivery timelines. By participating in such a large-scale project, businesses can leverage their expertise while contributing to significant job creation during both the construction and operational phases of the entertainment resort complex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30003 Project Nectarine Enablement

Notice Description

A new high-profile scheme is now entering PCF stage 1&2 (Options) codenamed Nectarine, which are junction upgrades at A421 associated with the construction and operation of the Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire. This park will be part of a larger 476-acre entertainment resort complex, which is expected to open by 2031. It is reported that the new theme park is set to generate nearly PS50bn for the economy as well as creating around 28,000 jobs - 20,000 in the construction period and 8,000 working on the site when it opens to visitors. Due to the high-profile nature of this scheme, there is a requirement is work efficiently, to streamline processes and find faster ways to deliver.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3b9fdd0-fd93-4849-8800-0556f00760e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0628a9b2-681d-4299-993c-8173b7a15a39
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
£99,197 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,197 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS

Further Information

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