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Support to CIRIA Update to Guide R185 Observational Method

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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27 May 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed a direct procurement process for a contract titled "Support to CIRIA Update to Guide R185 Observational Method," aimed at updating a CIRIA document that provides guidance on the Observational Method in geotechnical engineering. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and is related to central government public authorities. The process did not involve competition and was categorised as a service procurement exercised below the threshold. This contract, active from 30th April 2026 to 31st May 2027, awarded a gross contract value of £36,000 to Ciria (Construction Industry Research & Information Association), which is based in London.

This tender represents a beneficial opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focusing on geotechnical engineering. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy or technical research can greatly benefit from such projects, as they offer not only financial gain but also the chance to contribute to essential infrastructure improvements. Suppliers with strong expertise in documentation updates and industry-specific methods would be well-positioned to compete in procurements of this nature, enhancing their reputation and expanding their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Support to CIRIA Update to Guide R185 Observational Method

Notice Description

To support the research and update of a CIRIA document that will provide guidance on the Observational Method in geotechnical engineering

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049735-2026
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
27 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 May 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

CIRIA (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RESEARCH & INFORMATION ASSOCIATION

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