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LTC - M25 DBFO Asset Management

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by National Highways Limited, a public authority within the central government, focuses on services related to the asset management of the M25 DBFO and its facilitation of the Lower Thames Crossing project. Located in Birmingham, the tender was initiated without competition under the "direct" procurement method, designated as "Below threshold - without competition." This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Fox Consultants Ltd on 12 February 2026. The contract, valued at £124,740 gross, spans from 23 February 2026 to 7 September 2026, encompassing construction consultancy services.

This tender offers promising avenues for SMEs specialising in construction consultancy services within the UK. With Fox Consultants Ltd already awarded the contract, businesses in similar fields could gain insights into the types of projects central government bodies are prioritising, thereby enhancing their strategic positioning. Companies adept at managing large-scale infrastructure contracts can further explore opportunities to strengthen ties with governmental entities, particularly if they can offer expertise in private regulated entity models and DBFO contracts.

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Notice Title

LTC - M25 DBFO Asset Management

Notice Description

National Highways is developing its understanding of how its current M25 DBFO Contract facilitates the delivery of Lower Thames Crossing through a private regulated entity model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022565-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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

FOX CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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