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Developing New Approaches to Delivery Nature Based Solutions

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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25 Nov 2025 at 17:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by National Highways, a UK central government authority, is titled "Developing New Approaches to Delivery Nature Based Solutions." This contract, classified under the services category, focuses on research services. The tender, now at the award stage, culminates in a contract with CIWEM, based in London. The project spans from 26th November 2025 to 30th November 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below threshold without competition, indicating a more streamlined process.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in environmental research and development. Companies with expertise in developing and promoting training for nature-based solutions will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. As CIWEM, an SME, has been awarded this contract, similarly scaled businesses could be well-suited for future opportunities of this nature, providing a pathway for growth in government-related ecological projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing New Approaches to Delivery Nature Based Solutions

Notice Description

To support two pieces of work for a research and development project and to help develop and promote training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077032-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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
indirectprocurementmailbox@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

CIWEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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