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S30055 Third Party Independent Research

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S30055 Third Party Independent Research" contract, conducted by National Highways Limited, has reached the award stage. This contract involves services in development consultancy, classified under the CPV code 73220000. The project is part of the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, with a focus on establishing research benchmarks and periodic surveys to evaluate community and stakeholder responses throughout the construction timeline. With a procurement method as a selective, call-off from a framework agreement, the contract is valued at £448,165.45. The delivery location encompasses a wide area, including the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands, and Europe. The contract period runs from 4th February 2026 to 31st December 2034, following the tender period that concluded on 18th December 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in research, analysis, and consultancy services. Given the extensive geographical scope and the project's importance, it allows for increased market penetration and brand visibility for companies operating in these sectors. The procurement is particularly well-suited for large-scale enterprises capable of managing extensive research operations, such as Amey OW Limited, the awarded supplier. Smaller businesses focusing on niche research areas may also benefit from subcontracting possibilities. The involvement in such a high-profile infrastructure project offers significant potential for businesses to develop expertise and capacity in managing complex stakeholder environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30055 Third Party Independent Research

Notice Description

Independent Third Party Research Construction of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is due to commence in April 2026 and the business requires a specialist research and analysis partner to: - Create pre-construction benchmarks / baselines - Perform periodic surveys in each year of construction for comparison against the pre-construction benchmarks / baselines. This will provide vital intelligence to the business during the construction phases in the following areas: 6. Community Satisfaction 7. Public Sentiment 8. Road User Satisfaction 9. Stakeholder Views 10. Focus Groups This data and information will enable LTC to: - understand the impact of the construction on the various stakeholder groups - monitor these impacts during each construction year to identify trends - undertake comparative analysis against the pre-construction benchmarks / baselines - identify and put in place corrective actions to improve the stakeholder experience and perceptions of LTC - make strategic decisions based on the research and analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0ced783-750a-4bf7-8108-2dbaeb5dec23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1322b01-af47-4da4-bd53-6c55d895e5f4
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£448,165 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 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

AMEY OW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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