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Task Order from Cost Estimating Framework for CEF02-package 5 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating / MI Engineers for FY 25/26 on various schemes

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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12 Dec 2025 at 23:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by National Highways Limited, involves a task order related to cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating Limited, under the Cost Estimating Framework for CEF02-package 5. The procurement, now at the award stage, is valued at £700,000 and pertains to the industry category of project and design preparation, specifically focusing on cost estimation (CPV code: 71242000). The tender period ended on 11th November 2025, and the contract runs from 14th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. This procurement utilised a selective procurement method via a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, given its suitability for such enterprises as indicated by National Highways Limited. Participation in this contract allows businesses that specialise in cost estimation for road investment strategies to showcase their capabilities in managing investment programmes efficiently. Companies with expertise in project and design preparation within the infrastructure sector, particularly those with a background in providing comprehensive cost solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The focus on regions across England further broadens the scope for business expansion within the transport infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

Task Order from Cost Estimating Framework for CEF02-package 5 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating / MI Engineers for FY 25/26 on various schemes

Notice Description

Provision of cost estimates for projects in the road investment strategy to enable effective management of the investment programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9d164a8-5d1a-42e7-8179-aefd02214f6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5475ab-2a0a-423d-ba6d-304d49dacc62
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 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

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENCHMARK ESTIMATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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