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title: "S30033 SkRAM3 2026-29"
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# S30033 SkRAM3 2026-29

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-026ef842-75ab-47b3-abad-bda65bc78f56

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "S30033 SkRAM3 2026-29", classified under CPV code 73220000 as Development Consultancy Services. This project involves the monitoring and maintenance of tools that assess the friction characteristics of pavement surfacing materials. The formal award was made to Amey OW Limited on 25th February 2026, with the contract running until 31st March 2029. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an estimated contract value of £290,880.56. These services will be provided across various geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for business growth within the development consultancy industry, particularly for medium and large-scale enterprises specialising in engineering and road maintenance solutions. Given the imperative nature of high-quality data collection and equipment management in maintaining pavement safety standards, firms with expertise in technical operations and road network systems are well-suited to engage in similar procurements. The contract further highlights the potential for partnership with National Highways in fostering innovation through new data collection methodologies and the advancement of surfacing materials, promising long-term prospects for companies in the infrastructure sector.

## Notice

National Highways makes use of various tools to monitor the condition of the strategic road network and to facilitate research and innovation. This opportunity concerns tools related to understanding the friction characteristics of pavement surfacing materials. These tools currently comprise: - Skid Resistance Development Platform (SkReDeP), a sideways-force coefficient routine investigation machine incorporating a texture laser and bespoke data collection system, - Pavement Friction Tester (PFT), consisting of tow vehicle and test trailer, - Wehner Schulze Friction After Polishing (FAP) device, including slurry tank and grit blasting cabinet, - GripTester (GT), including water delivery system, and - Circular texture meter (CTM). Details of each device are given in an accompanying document. Historically, these tools have contributed to the technical understanding of friction phenomena, evaluating the performance of novel surfacing materials and monitoring the consistency of the surfaces used to certify other devices. These tools are specialist devices that require specialist support and operation. The estimated replacement cost is PS1.5m in total. This service is being commissioned to provide: 1. Secure storage, maintenance, calibration and quality assurance of the tools, maintaining each such that it is available for use, 2. Operation of the tools for data collection to support the implementation of standards (primarily CS 228 and CD 236) and innovation (e.g. in data collection or surfacing materials), 3. Development, acquisition or disposal of the equipment as may be required, and 4. Advice to National Highways in matters related to the application of the tools and their use to obtain high quality data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e10c95-d676-4e98-8aef-0fab3bdd3773 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,880 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMEY OW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e10c95-d676-4e98-8aef-0fab3bdd3773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e10c95-d676-4e98-8aef-0fab3bdd3773
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9e12996-a618-4994-a69a-49368c77a04a
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