Award

C0064 M25 (Area 5) and A249 (Area 34) DBFO Contracts

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "C0064 M25 (Area 5) and A249 (Area 34) DBFO Contracts" has been completed. National Highways, based in Birmingham, has awarded the contract to WSP (UK) Limited as part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract falls under the industry category "Project and design preparation, estimation of costs" with a total value of £189,911.21. This contract involves services related to the operational performance and maintenance of highways located in London, UK. The procurement stage was the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 3rd November 2025 and concluding on 31st January 2026. The award was published on 14th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in highway maintenance and management services. Suitable candidates are those experienced in project and design preparation, particularly in delivering high-quality services that align with governmental road investment strategies. WSP (UK) Limited, a large-scale enterprise, is an example of the type of organisation favourable for this contract. Although the contract is not designed specifically for SMEs, it encourages participation from organisations aligned with providing efficient, sustainable solutions which enhance performance and service quality in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0064 M25 (Area 5) and A249 (Area 34) DBFO Contracts

Notice Description

National Highways entered in to the M25 Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) Project (The Project) in April 2009. The DBFO Co are 'Connect Plus', a consortium of Balfour Beatty, Egis, Edge Orbital Holdings and others. The main supplier to Connect Plus is 'Connect Plus Services' (a company that includes Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK). The Project initially included an identified Programme of major motorway widening and other capital works and the routine, winter and major maintenance of Highways England Area 5 and the existing Dartford Crossings (together, the Project Road). In addition, the DBFO Co works with National Highways in managing the day-to-day operations on the Project Road. The A249 Stockbury to Sheerness project is a DBFO contract which the National Highways awarded under a PFI contract in 2004. The DBFO Co are SheppeyRoute Limited, a consortium of Infrared Capital and 3i Capital. The project is managed on SheppeyRoutes behalf by IML and their main supplier is F M Conway. The project involved the construction of the 5km long A249 Iwade Bypass to Queenborough Improvement including a new major crossing of the Swale. The project also includes the ongoing routine, winter and major maintenance of the A249 between the M2 and Sheerness. Both contracts run for a period of 30 years and the initial capital works are complete. As a consequence of developer led investment in the South East and capital works being undertaken the Government's Road Investment Strategy both contracts are facing a significant volume of change. National Highways is subject to increasing scrutiny of our performance and the quality of service we deliver to customers. The operational performance of our DBFO Contracts contributes to this and we need to ensure that the service being delivered meets contract requirement and customer expectations. Significant risk has been passed over the DBFO Co's through these contract arrangements and we wish to ensure that this risk transfer remains effective, the projects continue to deliver value for money, remain sustainable and that the DBFO Co's stewardship of highway assets is appropriate. The day to day activities of the current supplier of contractual advice and support includes providing advice and challenge with regards to incorporating change in standards/ industry practice into the DBFO contract as well as other improvement work changes. This advice includes assessing the impact of ongoing and future operation and maintenance costs, which once agreed are incorporated into the financial model by the DBFO co and checked by our supplier. They review and advise National Highways on the asset management, commercial and service delivery approaches of the DBFO Companies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d059d280-b575-41dc-8b60-109743561861
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53d61f1-e797-4d18-90dc-65b4daafeb15
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

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,911 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,911 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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