Planning

A38 Derby Junctions - Market Engagement

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 09:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 16:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited is in the planning stage for the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme, located in the UK Midlands, aimed at improving infrastructure through upgrades to existing roundabouts near Derby city centre. This procurement process involves a market engagement phase to inform strategy development for the delivery of the road scheme. A key part of this stage is an in-person engagement event slated for 4 March 2026 in Birmingham, with a deadline for expression of interest set for 27 February 2026. This preliminary market engagement is not a call for competition but seeks to guide the project’s strategic approach.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in highway improvements, engineering design services, and technical support services. Companies with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and experience in collaborative design and build partnerships are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Participating in the market engagement activities may provide insights into potential procurement models and enable businesses to align their strategies with upcoming public infrastructure needs. The project’s substantial estimated budget underscores its scale and potential for business opportunities over the coming years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A38 Derby Junctions - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This opportunity relates to the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme which will deliver improvements to three existing roundabout junctions which require upgrades to the west and north of Derby city centre: A38/A5111 Kingsway roundabout A38/A52 Markeaton roundabout A38/A61 Little Eaton roundabout National Highways are looking to procure a design and build partner to deliver the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme. More information can be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/a38-derby-junctions/

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is issued by National Highways, inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement activities to inform and shape the development of the overall strategy for the delivery of the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme. An in-person engagement event will be hosted at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on the 4 March 2026. This event will include: 1. Presentation • Purpose, outcomes, and decision points post‑engagement. • Scheme overview, constraints, programme, DCO context. • Commercial intent and procurement model options 2. Breakout stations / table discussion on: • Commercial • Technical • Procurement 3. Q&A & feedback • Option preference, bid‑cost inhibitors, minimum conditions to bid etc. A maximum capacity of 100 suppliers is permitted. Suppliers are asked to identify up to two (2) personnel within their organisation group, and any associated companies to attend. NH encourages suppliers to send technical / commercial representatives to enable us to get the most out of the day. To submit an expression of interest to attend, suppliers must complete the following form by midday on 27 February 2026: https://forms.office.com/e/jRDFvQ9Dxv National Highways will offer a virtual follow-up meeting after the engagement event to review topics discussed, and provide insight into the feedback collected. Registered suppliers will be invited to a SharePoint site which will include any market engagement material and any correspondence. This notice is issued solely for the purpose of commencing a market consultation exercise and does not constitute any commitment by National Highways to undertake any public procurement exercise. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an invitation to participate in this market consultation exercise or any future procurement process that National Highways may conduct. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders. National Highways is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in the market consultation exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014582-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45233130 - Construction work for highways

71320000 - Engineering design services

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Dec 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2028 - 30 Jan 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
David Waddington
Contact Email
a38derbyjunctionsprocurement@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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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