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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of leading indicators for health protection reporting." The goal is to appoint a single supplier to conduct research aimed at preventing long-latency occupational illnesses across England's construction supply chain. Preliminary market engagement is underway to gauge potential supplier interest, with a survey deadline set for 31st August 2026. The procurement is not yet at the tender stage, and no contract is guaranteed as it is part of the Preliminary Market Engagement exercise under the Procurement Act 2023. The project spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including UKD, UKC, UKG, and others, in the services category, specifically focusing on research and health services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in occupational health. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate these entities. The successful supplier will undertake pivotal research, with outcomes shaping health performance metrics critical to the construction sector. With an expected start date of 1st December 2026, and a project value nearing £97,200 gross, this tender offers substantial opportunities for firms seeking to influence health and safety standards within this industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of leading indicators for health protection reporting

Notice Description

National Highways is a government owned company responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England. We are seeking to appoint a single supplier to undertake research aimed at preventing long-latency occupational illnesses across the construction supply chain. The research will identify practical leading indicators of occupational health performance through a combination of supply chain surveys, a review of relevant academic and industry literature, and stakeholder engagement. The appointed supplier will analyse the findings and develop evidence-based recommendations for leading health performance indicators and control metrics that can be adopted to strengthen occupational health management and support the prevention of long-latency occupational illnesses within the construction sector. We are now conducting pre-market engagement to test if our expectations can be delivered by the market or if adaptation is required.

Planning Information

Potential suppliers are asked to complete an online survey to confirm their interest and comment on whether National Highways' expectations for the requirement are reasonable. The survey can be found at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6a9QC3u2j6. This notice is issued as part of a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise under the Procurement Act 2023. Participation does not constitute a commitment to procure or award any contract, nor does it provide any guarantee of involvement in future commercial opportunities. Information gathered may be used to inform technical decision-making, standards development and potential future procurement strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074609-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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