Award

T0677A Third Party NSIP team Technical Partner Extension Scope A (Rail)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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22 May 2025 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, National Highways, located in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract to Ove Arup for the "T0677A Third Party NSIP team Technical Partner Extension Scope A (Rail)". This procurement falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with significant dates including the contract start on 15th May 2025 and the end date on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £499,812.15, extending across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure and railway consultancy services. The substantial contract value indicates a high demand for technical expertise, creating potential growth for large consultancies capable of providing comprehensive support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find opportunities if they can collaborate as subcontractors or offer niche expertise in certain areas. However, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this tender less suitable given its scope and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T0677A Third Party NSIP team Technical Partner Extension Scope A (Rail)

Notice Description

As described in S101.1, there remains a degree of uncertainly around many of the third-party projects for the interim settlement year, including those which are currently paused by the developer and the future pipeline of projects that may be managed by the Client. Additionally, while we continue to work closely with developers to understand any new requirements or likely changes, the scope of work required is dependent on the timelines set by third parties. Therefore, the support provided by the Consultant needs to be sufficiently flexible to strike a balance between being responsive and remaining efficient, including continued Client access to a wide range of technical knowledge and expertise in order to meet changing priorities. At the time of writing, the projects currently being managed by the Client, and are therefore likely to require support from the Consultant, are as below: RAIL (WO Scope a) - HS2 Phase 2b / Northern Powerhouse Rail, including new lines from Liverpool to Leeds and the impacts of Rainbow Works and other local developments - East West Rail, including impacts of a new town (Tempsford) and Project Nectarine

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c453cbe4-35fe-4e36-9d1f-911ecba9383d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d462b40a-5436-465e-a975-0e5a63712b91
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,812 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Contact Name
National Highways
Contact Email
spats2@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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