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Nature Based Solutions Programme M4 Frogs Ditch Feasibility Study

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by National Highways Limited based in Birmingham, focused on the "Nature Based Solutions Programme M4 Frogs Ditch Feasibility Study." This project falls under the services category, specifically a feasibility study, and was conducted in London. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and without competition. The contract award date was 19th January 2026, with the contract period running from 13th January 2026 to 5th June 2026. The key objective is to develop nature-based solutions for environmental improvement as part of central government’s strategic projects.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector to collaborate with government agencies like National Highways Limited. Although the procurement was awarded directly to The Zoological Society of London, future similar projects could allow businesses specialising in nature conservation, ecological feasibility studies, and landscape management to leverage their expertise in public sector projects. Large and established organisations with the capability to handle nature-based environmental projects are well-suited to compete in potential extensions or similar projects in this initiative.

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Notice Title

Nature Based Solutions Programme M4 Frogs Ditch Feasibility Study

Notice Description

National Highways is developing their approach to delivering Nature Based Solutions (NBS) as our first choice for delivering landscape led environmental improvements and the associated benefits that come with such projects. NBS look to develop solutions that harness, manage, restore, and / or protect nature to help address societal challenges, and provide benefits for society and the natural environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06087a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004256-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,765 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
indirectprocurementmailbox@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
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 ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON

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