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Scaling the application of low carbon concrete and FRP reinforcement

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Dec 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has awarded a contract under the title "Scaling the application of low carbon concrete and FRP reinforcement" with a focus on civil engineering consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. This tender, falling under the service category, targets reducing carbon emissions associated with construction materials, particularly concrete. It encompasses delivery locations across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 8th October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 20th October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The award was announced on 25th November 2025, formalising the arrangement for a value of £69,996.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable materials, civil engineering, and environmental consultancy services. Given the procurement method of a call-off from an established framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proven capabilities in low carbon construction technologies are particularly encouraged to participate. The involvement of RAMBOLL UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicates the scope of collaboration and partnership opportunities for businesses aiming to contribute to high-impact projects in the construction sector, aligning with efforts to reduce carbon footprints in infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Scaling the application of low carbon concrete and FRP reinforcement

Notice Description

This proposal is in alignment with our roadmap for concrete, steel and asphalt and focuses on one of its main levers of maximising the use of alternative supplementary lower carbon cementitious materials to replace a percentage of carbon intensive Portland cement used in concrete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3a02416-af53-44d3-9763-5e838bfa5855
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777f5be1-8a1f-45d8-a8b4-5995c417d22f
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
indirectprocurementmailbox@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

RAMBOLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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