CPU 6940 Highways Transport Project Support including Cycleways

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 08:48

PlanningUpdate

02 Jul 2025 at 09:42

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is planning the procurement process for a framework dedicated to supporting Highways Transport Design projects, including cycleways in Nottingham. The tender, identified as CPU 6940, falls under the services category with a focus on Highways consultancy services. The procurement method is anticipated to be open, with the estimated contract value set between £3,000,000 and £3,600,000. Situated in Nottingham (region UKF14), the contract period is expected to span from 7th September 2026 to 6th September 2030. A future notice detailing this tender is scheduled for publication on 17th June 2026, following updates to the initial pipeline notice on 29th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation design and consultancy services. It particularly favours SMEs and VCSE organisations due to suitability requirements. With an open procurement procedure, companies with expertise in developing infrastructure and cycleway projects within urban environments can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and client base in public sector projects. Potential bidders are advised to register on the East Midlands Tenders portal to receive timely notifications as the procurement process progresses to the tender stage.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPU 6940 Highways Transport Project Support including Cycleways

Notice Description

NCC looking to appoint contractors to this framework to deliver support to Highways Transport Design Support, for schemes in Nottingham city including for cycleways. This is a Pipeline Notice published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to forewarn the market of a future tender opportunity, and does not require any action from potential bidders at this time. When the tender goes live a further notice will be published giving details. The tender will be published on the Councils e-tendering platform which can be found at https://www.eastmidstenders.org. We advise registering on the portal to be notified directly of tenders published by the Council."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038955-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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