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title: "WQP A45 River Nene - Ground Investigation"
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# WQP A45 River Nene - Ground Investigation

Buyer: National Highways Limited  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f7a3dd6-3a56-40c6-92d0-62a3b0160384

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## Summary

National Highways Limited commissioned ground investigation services and associated reporting for the WQP A45 River Nene scheme. The scope covers investigation activities and reporting requirements set out in an agreed scope and specification, delivered under the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework. The work is classified as ground investigation services (CPV 71351500) and falls within the services category. Delivery covers locations in the East Midlands and West Midlands. This requirement is relevant to businesses providing site investigation, geotechnical investigation, ground surveying, testing and technical reporting services for major road or infrastructure schemes.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. National Highways used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 10 August 2026 to Structural Soils Limited for £152,337.19 including the stated currency, GBP. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender was evaluated through the framework call-off process. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the awarded scope covers the full ground investigation and reporting requirement for the A45 River Nene scheme.

This award indicates demand from National Highways for specialist ground investigation supporting road infrastructure development in the Midlands. A credible future supplier would need the capability to plan and deliver field investigations, collect reliable ground data, undertake appropriate testing and produce clear technical reports against an agreed specification. Experience of transport infrastructure or major highways schemes would be relevant, as would the operational capacity to coordinate work across the East and West Midlands. Businesses targeting similar requirements should be able to work within a public-sector framework call-off route and demonstrate quality, safety, technical competence and dependable reporting delivery. The opportunity is accessible in principle to SMEs, making relevant smaller specialist consultancies and investigation contractors potential competitors.

## Notice

Ground Investigation (GI) works and associated reporting for the WQP A45 River Nene scheme. The works are being undertaken by Structural Soils under the National Highways Ground Investigation Framework and include the investigation activities and reporting requirements set out within the agreed scope and specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01408827-6761-4949-9583-5a8aafeab783 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,337 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,337 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Structural Soils Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 17:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01408827-6761-4949-9583-5a8aafeab783

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01408827-6761-4949-9583-5a8aafeab783
  13th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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