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title: "Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF01 Package 5"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2766fd10-a410-4324-b780-90d703af2fbb"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF01 Package 5

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2766fd10-a410-4324-b780-90d703af2fbb

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has completed a procurement process titled "Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF01 Package 5," aimed at providing cost estimates for schemes under the NH road investment strategy. This tender falls under the industry category of project and design preparation, estimation of costs, and encompasses various regions in the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and London. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarding stage concluding on 25th March 2026. The contract value is £1,340,000, and the contractual period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in project management and cost estimation services, particularly those engaged in infrastructure development. Although it is not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with a robust capability in managing and delivering complex cost estimation projects would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With National Highways Limited as the buying organisation, entities experienced in large-scale infrastructure frameworks and with a strategic presence in the specified UK regions stand to expand their portfolios through this engagement.

## Notice

Provision of cost estimates for schemes in the NH road investment strategy to enable effective management of the investment programme. Task order call off from the internal NH Cost Estimating Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb0fb35-94ea-4b71-9ead-c52f6c0a4385 |
| 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 | 1 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 | £1,340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,340,000 |
| 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 | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb0fb35-94ea-4b71-9ead-c52f6c0a4385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb0fb35-94ea-4b71-9ead-c52f6c0a4385
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk

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