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NRW/30062 Abortive Costs Agreement in respect of works proposed for inclusion in a Developer Design & Build Agreement made under Section 278 of Highways Act 1980

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NRW/30062 Abortive Costs Agreement in respect of works proposed for inclusion in a Developer Design & Build Agreement made under Section 278 of Highways Act 1980." This pertains to services in the highways consultancy sector located in the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was direct and executed below the threshold without competition. The procurement reached the contract award stage on 13th November 2025, with key project dates spanning from the start to the end of 29th September 2025.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for growth within the highways consultancy services industry, particularly for large-scale businesses. Norfolk County Council, as the supplier in this contract, indicates the suitability for organisations with the capability to manage and deliver similar projects under direct procurement agreements. Companies specialising in public authority projects and sub-central government collaborations could find this contract type highly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a presence in the UK region.

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Notice Title

NRW/30062 Abortive Costs Agreement in respect of works proposed for inclusion in a Developer Design & Build Agreement made under Section 278 of Highways Act 1980

Notice Description

Procurement of Abortive Costs Agreement in respect of works proposed for inclusion in a Developer Design & Build Agreement made under Section 278 of Highways Act 1980

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e05d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073516-2025
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

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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