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Kennards House to Five Lanes safety scheme - Cornwall Council

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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25 Feb 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed a procurement process for the "Kennards House to Five Lanes safety scheme" in Cornwall, focusing on the design of mitigations for this scheme. The procurement was classified under the services category, specifically targeting design consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Cornwall Council with a gross value of £120,000, commencing from 25th February 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, as outlined by the UK Procurement Act 2023. The project is located in Truro, indicating opportunities for businesses in the South West region, particularly those involved in public infrastructure development.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the design consultancy sector, especially for firms specialising in infrastructure and safety scheme designs. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and high-quality consultancy services will find this contract appealing, as it involves collaborating with Cornwall Council on a pivotal safety scheme project. Given the procurement method of direct award below threshold without competition, suppliers with strong local presence and expertise in designing road safety mitigations have a strategic advantage. Engaging in similar contracts can bolster a company's reputation in public authority collaborations while fostering expansion in the consultancy services industry.

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Notice Title

Kennards House to Five Lanes safety scheme - Cornwall Council

Notice Description

Design of mitigations for Kennards House to Five Lanes safety scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016948-2026
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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CORNWALL COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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