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614752 A27 Falmer Footbridge Headroom Diversion of Cable

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "614752 A27 Falmer Footbridge Headroom Diversion of Cable" was undertaken by National Highways Limited, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. Located in Birmingham, National Highways sought to address the diversion of an existing low voltage mains cable to enable the lowering of the cable and reconnection of existing services. This procurement falls under the works category and was completed using a direct procurement method without competition, classified as below threshold. The contract was awarded and signed on 27th January 2026, with the period of the contract running from 28th January 2026 to 28th January 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and utility industries, particularly those specialising in cable installation. With UK Power Networks Services (Commercial) Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully winning the contract, similar large businesses would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements by leveraging their capabilities in handling complex cable diversion and installation projects. Such projects demand expertise in ensuring minimal disruption during installation, thereby offering substantial growth opportunities for businesses with the requisite technical acumen and resources in public infrastructure contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

614752 A27 Falmer Footbridge Headroom Diversion of Cable

Notice Description

The diversion of an existing LV mains cable to allow for the lowering of the cable, reconnection of existing services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061111
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007673-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,315 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2027 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationsprocurement@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

UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES (COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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