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LTC CAT3 Assurance - Architectural Gantry Designs

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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18 May 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited recently completed a contracting process for the "LTC CAT3 Assurance - Architectural Gantry Designs," a project involving the independent assurance of architectural gantry superstructure designs. Located in Birmingham, the procurement engaged Ove Arup & Partners as the supplier for services under a limited competition method, specifically below the threshold. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract actively running from 18th May 2026 to 31st August 2027. Classified under the services category, this project focuses on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as per the CPV classification 71000000, and covers the UK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural and engineering services, particularly those capable of providing independent assurance of complex structures. Companies with expertise in structural verification and compliance adherence can find significant prospects for expansion and collaboration. The project, valued at a gross amount of £167,549.45, demands high proficiency in rigorous verification processes, making it particularly suitable for large enterprises such as Ove Arup & Partners, which have a reputation for delivering high-standard services in structural engineering and compliance checks.

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Notice Title

LTC CAT3 Assurance - Architectural Gantry Designs

Notice Description

Independent Category 3 (CAT3) assurance of a suite of architectural gantry superstructure designs in accordance with National Highways standards. The CAT 3 assurance provides an independent, rigorous verification of structural adequacy, safety, durability, and compliance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069afe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045360-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,624 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Aug 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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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