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07 Jul 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for the project titled "A27 Falmer Footbridge Headroom for BAPA - Network Rail", which focuses on construction work for highways and roads. This project is located at Middle Street, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PD, within the United Kingdom, and it falls under the "works" category in the construction industry. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold and without competition. The official contract period commenced on 8th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 7th July 2027, following a contract award date of 6th July 2026. The primary legal framework for this process is outlined under UK legislation 2023/54, ensuring compliance with public procurement standards. The procurement stage is now recorded as complete.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those experienced in highways and road infrastructure projects. Businesses offering specialised construction services, particularly those proficient in executing complex infrastructure projects, would find it beneficial to engage in such tenders. Although this specific tender was awarded without competition, knowledge of similar future projects by public authorities like National Highways Limited could position businesses for potential collaboration. Engaging in projects of this nature can bolster a firm's portfolio and enhance its reputation in public infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

A27 Falmer Footbridge Headroom for BAPA - Network Rail

Notice Description

614752 A27 Falmer Footbridge Headroom for BAPA to carrying out cores for the full length of the slip road on carriageway of which section of it is on top of Network Rail tunnel below the carriageway surface followed by resurfacing and reinstatement at Middle Street, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c52c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063635-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,448 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

NETWORK RAIL

Further Information

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