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S30026 Impacts of AVs on National Highways Operations

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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09 Dec 2025 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "S30026 Impacts of AVs on National Highways Operations" pertains to the development consultancy services industry, focusing on the effects of automated vehicles (AVs) on National Highways operations. Conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, the award stage of this process has been completed. The tender utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award date on 2nd December 2025. The contract value of £226,851.29 will cover services across multiple locations, including the UK and broader international regions, until 31st December 2027. The procurement process concluded with a notice published on 9th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, especially those that can offer expertise in automated vehicle integration on road networks. Companies like WSP UK Ltd, a large-scale enterprise already awarded the contract, are examples of suitable candidates. Businesses focusing on traffic management, recovery procedures, and interaction strategies for AVs would find growth opportunities in this sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that align with the buyer's suitability criteria. Engaging in such projects can enhance business portfolios and facilitate entry into international markets given the tender's expansive geographic coverage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30026 Impacts of AVs on National Highways Operations

Notice Description

Automated Vehicles will enable safer and more efficient journeys on the road network, however the introduction of AVs on to the SRN will also have impacts on National Highways Business as Usual Operations. The project will look at all aspects of how NH should interact with AVs on our network (for example: recovery procedures, AV fail safes impacts on SRN, ERA interaction, TOS interaction, traffic management requirements, other road user interaction, ROC interaction, Incident liability).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1bb4959-2ab5-4153-94c8-196e87508bc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2854d57-5c8e-4f71-ab2c-ad3a891dbe21
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
£226,851 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£226,851 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
spats3@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1

Further Information

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