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title: "T0690 Product Certification Implementation Phase 2"
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# T0690 Product Certification Implementation Phase 2

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05258dfa-c4b8-4eac-9456-45efb33ffff3

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "T0690 Product Certification Implementation Phase 2" has been initiated and awarded to WSP UK LTD by National Highways, based in Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of development consultancy services. The project aims to strengthen product certification processes in line with regulatory changes prompted by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The contract, starting on 23rd July 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2027, is applicable across various locations including the UK and other specified territories. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is in the award stage as of 29th July 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses aiming to collaborate with National Highways in enhancing construction product assurance. Large-scale companies with a focus on consultancy services, particularly in product certification and regulatory compliance, would significantly benefit from engaging in this project. With an awarded contract value of £239,133.60, there is potential for business growth and the opportunity to be part of a major regulatory alignment initiative, offering promising prospects for entities capable of meeting stringent accreditation and oversight requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could also find entry points in supporting roles, leveraging their specialised skills and offering targeted solutions.

## Notice

Phase 1 of the Product Certification Review (completed in March 2025) provided an independent assessment of the "as-is" state of product certification/acceptance regime used by National Highways. It confirmed long-standing issues such as limited oversight and data on compliance, and uncertainties in how contractors verify product conformity. These findings reinforced the need for improvements to the system. In parallel, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry's Phase 2 report and subsequent government initiatives have called for stronger regulation of construction products. The government's Construction Products Reform agenda (e.g. the 2025 Green Paper) signals impending changes such as a single construction products regulator, stricter accreditation of certifiers, mandatory competency requirements, and enhanced accountability for product safety. National Highways must proactively align its own product acceptance procedures with these evolving regulatory expectations to uphold safety and avoid the failures witnessed in tragedies like Grenfell. National Highways also remains committed to its obligations under its Technical Regulation Protocol to update the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) ensuring that product certification schemes requirements in the MCHW are upheld against accredited bodies. By undertaking Phase 2, National Highways intends to implement a programme of improvements that will close the gaps identified in Phase 1, meet new regulatory requirements, and ultimately strengthen the assurance that all products used on the network are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3de3d6-f901-4476-a2b5-2932c73c212c |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £239,133 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3de3d6-f901-4476-a2b5-2932c73c212c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c3de3d6-f901-4476-a2b5-2932c73c212c
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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