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title: "S30041 Shunt Module Development"
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# S30041 Shunt Module Development

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-180fbc3f-48f4-4fac-a380-a9cb055d5072

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "S30041 Shunt Module Development" was initiated by National Highways Limited, headquartered in Birmingham, England. This award stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 2nd December 2025. The project's objective is to enhance the iRAP model's accuracy regarding shunt crash types on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The contract, valued at £250,000, falls under the "Development consultancy services" category, as per the CPV classification 73220000. It covers locations across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other territories. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 11th November 2025. The contract is scheduled to run until 31st March 2027.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those capable of contributing to road safety improvement models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. The award was granted to Arcadis, highlighting suitability for larger suppliers as well, particularly those with expertise in data analysis and model development in infrastructure projects. Businesses operating or looking to expand within the UK and its territories can leverage this opportunity to build their portfolio in consultancy services and safety model development.

## Notice

Project Objectives - Improve the representativeness, accuracy and credibility of iRAP model use on the SRN by including the shunt crash type. - Better understand how shunt collisions are initiated, what influences their severity, and what measures we can take to reduce their number and severity. We will achieve this by 2025/2026 - Undertaking a review of previous work and undertake scoping review to inform modelling options - Select and prepare suitable data ready for modelling. - Undertake modelling to produce crash modification factors (CMFs) 2026/2027 - Use the outcomes from WP3 to create a shunt crash type within the iRAP model testbed - Undertake shunt crash type validation to ensure the shunt crash type works for other road networks as well as the SRN - Present findings, including the shunt crash type development work and the validation work, to iRAP Global Technical Committee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351232ca-570e-46e6-a73a-588e831d4981 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £233,769 |
| 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 | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351232ca-570e-46e6-a73a-588e831d4981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351232ca-570e-46e6-a73a-588e831d4981
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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