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S30137 Microplastics Phase 4

National Highways Limited

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13 Aug 2026 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned development consultancy services for the fourth phase of its microplastics research programme. The work covers robust, year-round monitoring of highway drainage systems across the Strategic Road Network to assess how effectively they remove microplastics, tyre-wear particles and other emerging pollutants before they reach rivers and other sensitive environments. It also involves identifying contaminants that may cause environmental harm. The findings are intended to inform National Highways’ environmental policy, drainage design standards and pollution mitigation strategies, helping it meet legal, environmental and reputational responsibilities. Delivery covers the United Kingdom and may also extend internationally, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world.

The procurement has been completed and awarded. National Highways used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 28 July 2026 at 19:00. The contract was awarded on 12 August 2026 to SPaTS Atkins and CH2M Joint Venture for £374,999.07 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 12 August 2026 to 31 August 2028. The requirement was evaluated as a development consultancy services opportunity, with the procurement classified under CPV 73220000. It was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the award is recorded as active.

This award demonstrates demand from National Highways for specialist environmental consultancy combining pollution science, highway drainage, field monitoring and evidence-led policy development. A credible future competitor would need the technical capacity to design and operate year-round monitoring programmes, analyse microplastics and tyre-wear particles, identify emerging contaminants and assess pollutant removal performance in drainage systems. Experience translating environmental evidence into practical drainage standards, mitigation measures and organisational policy would be important, alongside the ability to address regulatory, ecological and reputational risks. Suppliers should be able to work across the Strategic Road Network, manage complex field and analytical activities, and produce robust findings suitable for public-sector decision-making. The opportunity is relevant to capable SMEs as well as larger specialist consultancies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30137 Microplastics Phase 4

Notice Description

This work order will help National Highways better understand and manage the growing environmental risks associated with microplastics and other emerging pollutants generated by the Strategic Road Network. Existing guidance and assessment methods were developed before the full scale of concerns around microplastics, particularly tyre wear particles, became apparent, meaning there are recognised evidence gaps in current policy and design standards. This project will provide robust, year-round monitoring of highway drainage systems to determine how effectively they remove these pollutants before they enter rivers and other sensitive water environments, while also identifying any contaminants that could pose environmental harm. The findings will directly inform future National Highways policy, drainage design standards and pollution mitigation strategies, supporting legal, environmental and reputational responsibilities. There is a clear urgency to progress this work as regulatory and public scrutiny of microplastics continues to increase, and the outcomes will provide the evidence needed to ensure National Highways remains proactive in protecting the environment and maintaining confidence in the sustainability of the road network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d850bc1f-8542-4361-a417-65b65bf22dd9
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f40e5560-1531-441f-ba08-b7882b9f1d36
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£374,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£374,999 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
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

SPaTS Atkins and CH2M Joint Venture

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