Award

C0063 - Commercial Support - M25 & A249 DBFO Contracts

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has engaged Mott Macdonald for a contract valued at £2,501,857.66, involving commercial support for the M25 and A249 DBFO contracts. Operating in the quantity surveying services category, the project is located in London, United Kingdom. This award, published on 16th December 2025, signifies a progression to the award stage following a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 30th November 2028, with possible extension for one additional year.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in contractual and commercial compliance within the highways sector. SMEs may not find this tender suitable, but organisations experienced in upholding National Highways standards and procedures stand to gain lucrative prospects for growth. Consulting firms well-acquainted with highway asset management strategy, capable of providing on-demand services, are ideally positioned to benefit from the complexities and demands of overseeing the extensive DBFO contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0063 - Commercial Support - M25 & A249 DBFO Contracts

Notice Description

The South East Operations team of National Highways is responsible for two DBFO contracts. The M25 DBFO Contract, the largest road PFI (Private Finance Initiative) in Europe and the A249 DBFO. National Highways are looking to appoint Consultants to provide services to assist the Department's Nominee [DN] in the execution of its duties in respect of both the M25 and the A249 DBFO (PFI) Contracts. These services will focus primarily on providing contractual and commercial compliance checks and advice. Other services may need to be provided on a call off basis, as and when instructed by the DN or falling out of the defined duties. The overall anticipated duration of this agreement is for a 33- month period with the option to extend by one further year. The successful Consultant shall: 1. On appointment, already be familiar with current National Highways standards and procedures (demonstrated through quality submission as part of the assessment process). 2. On appointment, already be familiar with highway asset management strategy and practice (demonstrated through quality submission as part of the assessment process). 3. On award, familiarise itself fully with the DBFO Contract data and DBFO Contract documents produced by National Highways. Within two weeks of award be able to provide National Highways and the DN with advice on and support to the DBFO contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7277d42-61c3-4540-a2d3-698092ad3e1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6d824f-12e7-433a-8c9c-44c8058ee51a
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,501,857 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,501,857 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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