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M5 J20-21 MP164 St George's Rail Deck - Main Scheme

National Highways

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25 Sep 2026 at 10:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned technical inspection services for the M5 J20–21, milepost 164, St George’s Rail Deck main scheme. The work relates to the rail deck on this section of the M5; the published scope identifies the scheme but gives no further description of the inspection tasks or delivery location. The procurement was for services rather than goods or construction works. Suppliers whose work includes technical inspection in support of highway infrastructure schemes may find this requirement relevant, particularly those able to work on major-road structures. The named scheme and motorway section identify the project, while the available description does not set out specific inspection methods, assets to be inspected or deliverables.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to RSS International Ltd, with an active contract. National Highways used a below-threshold direct award without competition. The contract was signed on 25 September 2026 and runs from 25 September 2026 to 30 September 2027. Its value is £10,000 excluding VAT (£12,000 including VAT). There was one lot, covering the technical inspection service for the M5 J20–21 St George’s Rail Deck main scheme. The award was for the whole lot. No evaluation criteria are recorded, consistent with the stated route without competition. The published information identifies the successful supplier but does not provide a breakdown of tasks or explain the selection rationale.

This award shows that National Highways has bought technical inspection services for a specific motorway rail-deck scheme through a direct, below-threshold route. A supplier seeking similar future work would need to demonstrate credible technical inspection capability relevant to highway infrastructure and rail-deck projects, with the capacity to deliver a focused, small-scale assignment. The contract was awarded to RSS International Ltd, indicating that a specialist supplier can secure this type of requirement; the procurement does not set out particular accreditations, named qualifications, staffing levels or technical methods, so none can be treated as an established requirement. The work is tightly tied to the M5 scheme rather than a broad programme of inspections. Suppliers with relevant inspection experience and the ability to support National Highways’ project needs are the closest fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M5 J20-21 MP164 St George's Rail Deck - Main Scheme

Notice Description

M5 J20-21 MP164 St George's Rail Deck - Main Scheme - RSS Int.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090884-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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

RSS International

Further Information

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