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S30083 Skid surveys and MSP Support 2026+

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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14 May 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process titled "S30083 Skid surveys and MSP Support 2026+", which falls under the industry category of development consultancy services. The procurement initiative was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £610,000, with the project aimed at surveying and maintaining road skid resistance data to inform maintenance strategies and update relevant tools like the Machine Survey Pre-processor (MSP). The project, awarded to Ove Arup, will be executed from 13 May 2026 to 31 March 2032, and involves multiple locations including the UK and broader regions such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services related to infrastructure and pavement conditions. Companies with expertise in data processing and pavement analysis, particularly SMEs, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The focus on enhancing skid resistance standards and tools aligns well with innovative firms capable of delivering quality data interpretation services and maintenance solutions. The collaboration with National Highways and the substantial budget further underscores the potential for impactful engagement over the six-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30083 Skid surveys and MSP Support 2026+

Notice Description

National Highways commissions skid resistance and other routine surveys to provide data on pavement condition. These data are used to inform maintenance decisions and to report on the condition of the network through KPI 3.1 (Pavement Condition). This project will facilitate the use and interpretation of skid resistance data and improvements to relevant standards. This includes assessing trends in skid resistance and producing the correction factors (LECFs) to reduce the influence of seasonal variation on skid resistance data. The production of LECFs is described in CS 228. The project will also maintain and update the Machine Survey Pre-processor (MSP) tool that is used by our supply chain to process data from surface and structural condition surveys into a format that is suitable to be loaded into P-AMS, where it is made available to users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c2ba90-1381-49b7-aa70-da6b67150b3d
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
£610,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,190 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
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

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