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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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07 Jan 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

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" has been awarded by Norwich City Council, a public authority in the UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development services and consultancy. The procurement process utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition and is now complete. The contract, valued at £40,000 with a gross amount of £48,000, was signed on 29th September 2025 and completed on 30th September 2025. The delivery location for this project is in the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development as well as consultancy services. Firms that can provide these services efficiently and at a competitive price would find this opportunity appealing. Since the procurement method did not involve competition, future similar tenders might also favour businesses with established relationships or past successful collaborations with local councils, such as Norfolk County Council - Adult Learning, which was the supplier for this contract. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in highway-related consultancy could leverage similar upcoming opportunities for expansion in the public sector.

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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-060118
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001115-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
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 - ADULT LEARNING

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