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S30085 Consents on the M6 Toll Road from 2026 onwards

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "S30085 Consents on the M6 Toll Road from 2026 onwards" has reached the award stage and involves National Highways Limited as the buying organisation. The tender falls under the industry category of development consultancy services. It pertains to the M6 Toll Road, a part of the Birmingham Northern Relief Road, and is significant for works linked to the HS2 project as per the High Speed Rail Act. The contract was awarded to WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1, with a total value of £300,000, commencing on 21 April 2026 and concluding on 31 December 2028. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement in a selective manner. This contract creates opportunities in regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in safety, traffic flow management, and road infrastructure consultancy services. With National Highways Limited seeking impartial advice on the M6 Toll Road's operational impact, firms equipped to deliver comprehensive and timely consultancy can benefit from this procurement. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, providing a platform to showcase expertise in handling complex consent packages associated with infrastructure projects. Businesses with a capability in road safety consultancy and those experienced in framework agreements will find this an opportune engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30085 Consents on the M6 Toll Road from 2026 onwards

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Transport is the highway authority for the Birmingham Northern Relief Road (M6 Toll), which is owned and operated by Midland Expressway Ltd (MEL) via a Concession Agreement with the Department for Transport (the Client). The Client's objective is to discharge the function of highway authority for the M6 Toll, as described in the High Speed Rail Act (London to West Midlands) 2017 ('the Act'). The Act requires the HS2 project to obtain consent from relevant highway authorities for certain works (prior to the undertaking of these works) as part of the HS2 programme and for the hand back of assets to MEL following completion. Consent is achieved through consent package applications. HS2 Ltd's contractor submits applications for consent under schedules 33 and 4 of the Act to the highway authority of the relevant road. The highway authority reviews the package, which may contain multiple works or applications for consent, and returns consents, refusal of consents, or consents with conditions to HS2's contractor. The Client requires fair and impartial advice on the impact that the works contained within each consent package will have on the operation and asset of the M6 Toll with regard to safety, the free flow of traffic, and the road infrastructure. This advice must be provided in time for the Client to determine each application within 28 days of its receipt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda66be5-bc4b-4e09-a7fa-22f4ac94ab86
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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 UK LTD - SPATS 1

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