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Support to CIRIA P3284 Geotechnical Slope Drainage project

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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26 May 2026 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed a procurement process under the title "Support to CIRIA P3284 Geotechnical Slope Drainage project," focused on providing guidance on water management on earthwork slopes to ensure their stability in a changing climate. The process pertains to the services industry, specifically research and development consultancy. The procurement method was direct, performed below the threshold and without competition, as per the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with contractual work carried out from 30th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was officially recognised on 26th May 2026.

This tender, awarded to CIRIA (Construction Industry Research & Information), provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical and environmental services to engage with public authority projects and apply their expertise towards innovative solutions in climate adaptation. Although targeted for research purposes, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in professional consulting services can benefit by aligning themselves with similar projects, potentially creating partnerships for future government contracts with National Highways Limited or other central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Support to CIRIA P3284 Geotechnical Slope Drainage project

Notice Description

To support the research and publication of a CIRIA document that will provide guidance on water management on earthwork slopes to ensure their stability and safety in a changing climate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048366-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

CIRIA (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RESEARCH & INFORMATION

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