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F0033 Operations Defined Cost NEC4 PSC Cost Reimbursable Audits

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by National Highways Limited, concerns the provision of auditing services related to the Operations Defined Cost NEC4 PSC Cost Reimbursable Audits. This falls under the industry category of auditing services (CPV code 79212000) and covers a wide geographical scope including the United Kingdom and other regions worldwide. The process moved from tender initiation to an award stage as of 12 February 2026. The contract period is set to run from 12 December 2025 to 12 February 2026, following the tender period which concluded on 19 November 2025. The procurement method used is selective, with National Highways utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, especially those capable of handling cost reimbursable audits within the infrastructure sector. SMEs adept at framework agreement call-offs could benefit greatly, given the project's focus on technical audits combined with DBFO handback and contract completions. The award to The Orange Partnership Limited indicates a promising collaboration with established entities in public finance audit segments, paving the way for potential business growth through providing expert external support to National Highways. Large-scale firms with a robust track record in high-value infrastructure project audits might find this a lucrative opportunity, with the potential to extend their operations and expertise across multiple regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

F0033 Operations Defined Cost NEC4 PSC Cost Reimbursable Audits

Notice Description

National Highways has 11 number 30-year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, known as Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO) concessions/contracts. Eight of these contracts come to an end in 2026/27. The DBFO contracts contain a requirement for the DBFO Company to join with the Employer (National Highways) to conduct a number of Joint Inspections of the asset. National Highways determined in 2018 that it required external support to help with the Joint Inspections together with conducting the necessary duties to achieve contract completion across the eight DBFO contracts. National Highways let a SPaTS Framework Task Order Contract for technical advice and support on the DBFO Handback / Contract Completion project. The audits should apply to the Task Order since the start of the commission in 2019/20 focussing more after re-let, together with a reconciliation, to ensure that a defined cost includes inflation and cost increase and utilisation of staff, to be able to determine how much a contractor is owed on a monthly basis under the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f779db4d-b4db-4763-aad5-fc901e29bd03
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,644 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,644 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 12 Feb 2026 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
faf@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

THE ORANGE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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