Planning

UK1 - Pipeline Notice - A38 Derby Junction

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the A38 Derby Junction upgrades is in the planning stage, initiated by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority. This project focuses on improving three key roundabout junctions near Derby, aiming to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion. Key locations involved are the A38/A5111 Kingsway, A38/A52 Markeaton, and A38/A61 Little Eaton roundabouts. Interested parties should look forward to the future notice expected by 7th December 2026, with the work planned to commence on 25th January 2028 and concluding by the same date in 2038. The procurement falls under the 'works' category, specifically concentrating on construction work for highways and roads.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in road construction and infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in design and build projects would find this procurement particularly appealing, considering the project's scale and central government backing. The long contract period, spanning 2028 to 2038, offers sustained work and partnership potential with National Highways Limited, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to establish or strengthen their footprint in the UK infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK1 - Pipeline Notice - A38 Derby Junction

Notice Description

To make journeys smoother for motorists, we have identified the following 3 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 After delivering improvement schemes at Little Eaton and Markeaton roundabouts in 2014/2015 to reduce congestion in the short term, we have been developing longer term plans to resolve the traffic problems more permanently. National Highways are looking to procure a design and build partner to deliver the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme.

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/009644-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Dec 202611 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2028 - 25 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
procurementripmidlands@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

Further Information

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