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GI - M49 Drone Work Arcadis

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by National Highways, based in Bristol, involved a tender titled "GI - M49 Drone Work Arcadis" under the industry category for geological and scientific prospecting services. This selective procurement, part of a call-off from a framework agreement, targeted the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The tender, now in the award stage, was awarded to Arcadis (UK) Ltd on 14th October 2025, with an overall contract value of £67,549.71. The project commenced on 13th October 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st December 2025.

This tender poses a significant business opportunity, especially for SMEs with capabilities in geological survey services, given that National Highways prioritised their involvement. With the procurement's nature and the focus on scientific services, businesses adept in drone technology and field investigations would be well-suited to engage and benefit from the procurement framework. Such contracts can bolster their portfolio by associating with a large-scale organisation like Arcadis, thereby driving business growth through collaborative and applied scientific expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GI - M49 Drone Work Arcadis

Notice Description

Ground Investigation M49 Drone Work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b1e843-3de6-4517-90c4-7e07a972b48e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88eed016-da60-48c0-80f6-c5bcc3404d58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,549 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,549 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 4SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Patchway Coniston
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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