This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 15:16

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 currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "CPU 6940 Highways Transport Project Design Support Framework." This project seeks to provide design support for highways within the council's jurisdiction, with an estimated value of £3,000,000, excluding VAT. Operating under an open procedure, the tender allows electronic submissions until 19th August 2026, with enquiries closing on 12th August 2026. The framework agreement aims to appoint up to three contractors and spans a period of up to four years, expected to start on 28th September 2026, focusing on highways consultancy services within the UKF14 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they meet the suitability criteria. Companies adept at delivering quality service and adding social value stand to benefit from this framework, which prioritises price, quality, and social value in its award criteria. Engaging in this project could fortify a company's portfolio and enhance its standing with a reputable local government authority, potentially leading to further collaborations.

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Notice Title

CPU 6940 Highways Transport Project Design Support Framework

Notice Description

This Framework is to provide transport project design support for Highways works within Nottingham City Council's boundaries. The work required will cover several activities; and may require the Contractor to co-operate and co-ordinate with Council employees, other Contractors or Consultants, or other parties identified by the Employer in the context of a given project. The full specification is provided in the tender pack. Subject to suitability, the Council looks to appoint 3 contractors to the Framework. The value of the Framework is PS3,000,000 (VAT exclusive) The Framework length is expected to be for a period of up to 4 years at the Authority's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065762-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-07-13

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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