S30092 Winter R&D Phase 3

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Notice Title

S30092 Winter R&D Phase 3

Notice Description

The Work Order requires the Consultant to deliver Phase 3 of National Highways' Winter Research & Development programme (April 2026 toMarch 2028), comprising four main tasks: (1) conducting laboratory, sterile site and on road trials to determine the longevity and optimal spread rates of Potassium Acetate deicer, validating previous research and generating evidence based recommendations for national guidance; (2) reviewing current hoar frost treatment practices, undertaking research and performance trials to identify effective treatment strategies and spread rates under varying severities, and producing updated guidance; (3) developing a standardised, robust winter treatment monitoring and logging process for Regional Operations Centres, and creating a monitoring oversight solution (e.g., a dashboard) to track compliance and performance; and (4) providing ad hoc analytical, research and governance support to the National Winter & Severe Weather Team. Each task requires detailed reporting, stakeholder engagement, alignment with existing standards and operational requirements, and consideration of financial, environmental and safety impacts.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-ea21b898-605e-4e82-9bac-b0d15e93ee17
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01744e49-320b-436d-9c37-66e65bbd8dd5
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: £199,995 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £199,995 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 26 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 26 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01744e49-320b-436d-9c37-66e65bbd8dd5
5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea94cddd-f431-4e5a-a73a-fc550d5e9a82
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