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M5 J26 Drainage FHS - Evidential Trail Independent Verification RSS I

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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01 Oct 2025 at 10:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, a central government public authority, has completed a direct procurement without competition for the "M5 J26 Drainage FHS - Evidential Trail Independent Verification RSS I" project. This contract, categorized under surveying services, is located in the region of Guildford, UK, and aims to carry out various verification and support tasks related to drainage systems on the M5, Junction 26. The engagement period for this contract spans from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The contract was signed with RSS International on September 30, 2025.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in surveying services and those with experience in evidential verification, equipment calibration, and supporting legal prosecutions. Large-scale companies with expertise in ISO17925:2017 accredited speed accuracy calibration, baseline length verification, and evidential image quality assurance would be particularly well-suited to execute such contracts. Although this specific project was awarded without competition, similar future tenders may open competitive opportunities in the infrastructure and verification sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M5 J26 Drainage FHS - Evidential Trail Independent Verification RSS I

Notice Description

M5 J26 Drainage FHS - Evidential Trail Independent Verification - To carry out Evidential Trail Independent Verification 1. Position survey and survey records for installed equipment 2. Survey of installed equipment and comparison with specifications within the Approval records for 1 above 3. Speed accuracy calibration that is accredited to ISO17925:2017 4. For average speedmeters, verification and records of the baseline length verification that the evidential record is in the Approved format and that the quality of the images meet the police requirements 5. Expert witness support for verified equipment in prosecutions issued during and after the works period 6. Provide ET support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061245-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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