Planning

Works contract for Colchester Depot South A12

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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22 May 2026 at 13:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by National Highways Limited is currently in the planning stage for a works contract titled “Works contract for Colchester Depot South A12.” This project involves the design and construction of a depot on the A12 in Colchester and falls under the building construction work category. It is categorised as a public authority initiative by the central government, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract, worth £9,000,000, is planned under a selective procurement method, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2029. The procurement is governed under the UK legislative framework 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction work, offering a valuable chance to grow their portfolio with a high-profile project. Companies with expertise in design-build projects, particularly those familiar with public infrastructure and capable of meeting the stringent requirements of a selective procurement process, are well-positioned to compete. Participation could not only enhance industry standing but also position businesses favourably for future government contracts in the infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Works contract for Colchester Depot South A12

Notice Description

Design and Build contract for Colchester Depot build on the A12

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048042-2026
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 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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