This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 13:56

Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

On 22nd June 2026, Nottingham City Council, a sub-central government authority located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, completed the procurement process for the "CPU 8189 Highways Transport Project Support Framework." This framework is classified under the industry category of services, specifically involving bridge-design and construction consultancy services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with an estimated total value of £720,000, VAT inclusive. The Authority aimed to appoint three contractors for each of the two lots within the framework. The contract period is scheduled from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2030, with the framework having been awarded to a mix of small and medium enterprises as well as large-scale suppliers, including notable companies like BWB Consulting Limited and Tetra Tech Limited.

This framework provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic signal design and structural bridge inspections. Companies that offer engineering consulting services and have experience in infrastructure projects are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The open procedure allows both large corporations and SMEs to participate, promoting a competitive environment that fosters growth and business development. Businesses specialising in these areas have the potential to secure long-term relationships and contracts with local authorities like Nottingham City Council, further expanding their portfolio within the public sector. The framework values quality and social value alongside price, making it an attractive opportunity for entities committed to delivering high-standard services while contributing positively to community objectives.

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Notice Title

CPU 8189 Highways Transport Project Support Framework

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council sought tenders from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for inclusion on a framework for transport project support The Framework will consist of 2 lots. The Authority is seeking to appoint 3 Contractors to each lot. The overall framework will have an estimated total value of PS720,000 (VAT inclusive)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06671a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71322300 - Bridge-design services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

4WAY CONSULTING

BWB CONSULTING

TETRA TECH

VIA EAST MIDLANDS

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

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