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Scaling the application of low carbon concrete and FRP reinforcement - Phase 2

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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30 Jun 2026 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by National Highways Limited involves a contract titled "Scaling the application of low carbon concrete and FRP reinforcement - Phase 2," classified under civil engineering consultancy services (CPV code: 71311000). Based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, this contract is valued at £215,000. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with Ramboll UK Limited serving as the awarded supplier. The tender followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st July 2026 to 31st May 2027, following the award notification published on 30th June 2026, and relevant tender activities completed by 26th June 2026.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative civil engineering consultancy services. Companies with expertise in low carbon construction materials will find this an exciting opportunity to become key players in the niche market of sustainable infrastructure development. The procurement process was selective, suggesting that businesses with established credibility and the ability to meet specific framework agreement criteria will be well-placed to compete effectively in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scaling the application of low carbon concrete and FRP reinforcement - Phase 2

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f914a7-d867-4a1c-9c6c-62c46f5d4bf5
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
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
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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