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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "M53 Raby Hall Deck Replacement – United Utilities C4 Diversion Works" was undertaken by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract involves statutory utility diversion activities essential for the bridge deck replacement and associated highway improvement works on the M53. The process reached the award stage on 24 July 2026, with the contract period set from the same date through to 28 January 2028. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, thus carried out without competition, under UK legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The main procurement category is services, and the project is situated in the UK region.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the utilities sector to engage with large infrastructure projects. As the supplier, United Utilities Water Limited will perform the necessary service diversion works. Companies that specialise in infrastructure maintenance, utility services, and highway improvements are well-suited to benefit from collaborations on similar projects. The scale and requirements of this tender indicate that firms with strong capabilities in managing large-scale service diversions and infrastructure enhancements would thrive in such opportunities. Such contracts not only offer the potential for business growth but also provide significant experience in public utilities projects that can enhance corporate portfolios and industry standing.

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Notice Title

M53 Raby Hall Deck Replacement - United Utilities C4 Diversion Works

Notice Description

National Highways intends to award a contract to United Utilities Water Limited for C4 service diversion works required to facilitate the M53 Raby Hall Deck Replacement Scheme. The works comprise statutory utility diversion activities necessary to enable the bridge deck replacement and associated highway improvement works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£822,197 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 28 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

UNITED UTILITIES WATER

Further Information

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