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Design work required for the diversion of utilities for Dean Prior Bridge Replacement

National Highways

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10 Sep 2026 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned engineering design services for the diversion of utilities associated with the Dean Prior Bridge replacement. The requirement concerns the design work needed to plan and support changes to utility infrastructure affected by the bridge project. The named utility context is Vodafone, indicating that the work relates to Vodafone infrastructure as part of the diversion arrangements. Delivery is connected to Dean Prior Bridge and its replacement works. This is a services contract rather than construction of the bridge itself, and is relevant to engineering consultancies, utility network operators and specialist designers able to develop diversion designs for infrastructure affected by major transport projects.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. National Highways Limited used a direct award below the relevant threshold, without competition, under the applicable UK legal basis. One lot was awarded to Vodafone Limited for engineering design services. The award is active and the contract was signed on 10 September 2026, with a contract period from 10 September 2026 to 31 December 2026. The contract value is £32,744.64 excluding VAT and £39,293.56 including VAT. Vodafone Limited is the selected supplier. The recorded procurement route indicates that this requirement was placed directly rather than evaluated through a competitive tender.

For suppliers assessing future National Highways requirements, this procurement demonstrates demand for specialist utility-diversion design linked to bridge replacement and wider highway infrastructure projects. A credible competitor would need practical capability in engineering design for utility relocations, an understanding of how bridge works affect existing networks, and the ability to coordinate designs with a network operator and a major public infrastructure client. Experience of producing technically robust diversion proposals, managing interfaces between utilities and transport works, and delivering to defined project programmes would be relevant. Utility operators and engineering consultancies with established design teams and experience supporting highway or bridge schemes would be well placed for comparable requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design work required for the diversion of utilities for Dean Prior Bridge Replacement

Notice Description

Design work required for the diversion of utilities for Dean Prior Bridge Replacement - Vodafone

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085712-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,744 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
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
Postcode Area
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

Vodafone Limited

Further Information

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