Planning

Construction Work Large Depot 1 A30 Cornwall

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by National Highways Limited, involves the construction of a new large depot on the A30 in Cornwall. This is categorised under building construction work within the works and services industry category. The project is currently in the planning stage as of 22nd May 2026, with the procurement method outlined as selective, awarding under an existing framework. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2027 and conclude on 1st March 2029. The process represents a significant investment, with a gross contract value of £21.6 million. The buying organisation is based in Birmingham, indicating a strategic focus on enhancing infrastructure in the region.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in large-scale projects. The competitive and selective nature of the procurement process suggests that well-established firms with proven track records and framework agreements in place would be well-suited to compete. Businesses capable of offering innovative design and build solutions could leverage this project to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector. The long contract duration also offers sustained engagement and potential for future collaborations with National Highways Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Work Large Depot 1 A30 Cornwall

Notice Description

Design and build works contract for new depot on the A30 in Cornwall

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a17d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047986-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2029 2-3 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
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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

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