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title: "Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF04 Package 3 - Cumming Group FY 26/27"
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# Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF04 Package 3 - Cumming Group FY 26/27

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-144960fd-43ce-48f0-88c3-c46c38ca81b2

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process titled "Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF04 Package 3 - Cumming Group FY 26/27" under the industry category of project and design preparation and cost estimation. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a focus on providing cost estimates for the NH Road Investment Strategy, enhancing the investment programme's effectiveness. The tender covered regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, with Cumming Group Infrastructure Limitede selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £200,000, commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2027. The award was officially published on 2 April 2026, following an award date of 25 March 2026.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cost estimation and project preparation services. Although the framework primarily suits larger corporations due to the tender's scale and the nature of the services required, businesses that specialise in providing strategic cost analysis for infrastructure projects, especially those familiar with highway investments, are well-positioned to benefit. As the contract is linked to an internal NH cost estimating framework, participating in such projects can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and industry reputation, leading to potential future engagements within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of cost estimates for schemes in the NH Road Investment Strategy to enable effective of the investment programme. Task order call off from internal NH cost estimating framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e264588c-5fa2-4e25-aa76-8eb9282eb9f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUMMING GROUP INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITEDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e264588c-5fa2-4e25-aa76-8eb9282eb9f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e264588c-5fa2-4e25-aa76-8eb9282eb9f8
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk

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