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M5 Killerton Estate (Devon) National Trust - Landscape Connectivity Masterplan

National Highways Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Jan 2026 at 12:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Jan 2026 at 15:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by National Highways Limited, involves the development of a landscape connectivity masterplan for the Killerton Estate in Devon, adjacent to the M5 motorway, owned by The National Trust. This contract, completed as of 21st January 2026, is categorised under architectural services and landscaping, particularly focusing on large-scale connectivity for environmental sustainability. The project was awarded as a direct contract to The National Trust, owing to their exclusive rights and intellectual property related to the land, consistent with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract covers services from 7th January to 30th April 2026 and is valued at £90,000, with a gross amount of £108,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural design and landscaping, particularly those specialising in ecological and outdoor space development. The contractual arrangement leverages The National Trust's established intellectual property rights, indicating ideal suitability for large organisations with the capability of delivering specialised environmental projects. As this project aligns with strategies for sustainability and nature recovery, it is a promising avenue for businesses looking to engage in significant infrastructure and environmental initiatives alongside central governmental agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M5 Killerton Estate (Devon) National Trust - Landscape Connectivity Masterplan

Notice Description

National Highways in collaboration with the National Trust require the development of a landscape connectivity masterplan on land adjacent the M5 located specifically on the Killerton Estate (Devon) that is owned by The National Trust. This masterplan is intended to identify opportunities for wider enhancements (including future funding projects), and help both National Highways & National Trust to deliver towards the following strategies: * National Highways - Environmental Sustainability Strategy * National Trust - People and Nature Thriving Both documents are available within the public domain. As landowner, the National Trust has exclusive intellectual property rights (IPR) to appoint/nominate and manage both a landscape architect and an ecologist of their choosing. A direct award is therefore applied under the Procurement Act 2023 and is therefore permissible under Intellectual Property/Exclusive Rights (Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, para 5) The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. The masterplan will exemplify the corporate objectives of both National Highways and National Trust to deliver landscape scale connectivity for people and nature, whilst furthering the goals of nature recovery.

Procurement Information

A direct award to The National Trust, who are landowner of the Killerton Estate, Devon that is adjacent the M5 Motorway. As landowner, the National Trust has exclusive intellectual property rights (IPR) to appoint/nominate a landscape architect of their choosing. A direct award is therefore applied under the Procurement Act 2023 and is therefore permissible under Intellectual Property/Exclusive Rights (Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, para 5) The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-- o (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and o (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005240-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways

71220000 - Architectural design services

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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 Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The National Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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