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S30050 Building on RIS3 to test scenarios for the strategy and plan for RIS4/5

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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09 Dec 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "S30050 Building on RIS3 to test scenarios for the strategy and plan for RIS4/5" was conducted by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services and is documented as having completed the Award stage as of 2nd December 2025. The tender utilized a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 18th November 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £490,000 GBP and covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy service providers, especially those skilled in strategic planning and scenario analysis, to engage with National Highways Limited. The focus on developing a 15-year strategy for RIS4/5 indicates a substantial project requiring expertise in finance scenario testing and strategic trade-offs. Businesses that specialise in consultancy services and have experience with large-scale infrastructure projects would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and visibility within the public infrastructure sector. Additionally, the opportunity highlights accessibility for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), creating a competitive landscape for diverse business growth.

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Notice Title

S30050 Building on RIS3 to test scenarios for the strategy and plan for RIS4/5

Notice Description

i) Develop the content of the 15 year strategy and plan for RIS4/5 based on the preferred scenario working with S1s and SMEs Copywrite and graphically Following Exec and Board strategy awayday in May 2025, consultancy support is required to undertake scenario testing using RIS3 baseline to inform the 15-year strategy and plan development for RIS4/5. This involves testing four finance scenarios for Exec and Board on the benefits and disbenefits of each scenario to inform the trade-offs for RIS4 and 5 strategy and planning. The four scenarios are: - A baseline - A RIS financial model version - A higher RIS settlement - An unconstrained scenario

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfc61f41-8059-4df7-9246-ce9d5d78c732
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81746df5-ec2d-495e-9b3f-be1a9c64226d
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
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

OVE ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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