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title: "S30043 Planning and Support for Survey Standards"
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# S30043 Planning and Support for Survey Standards

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34e34ea1-3ef4-41d3-9137-71ae59b5a6c2

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## Summary

National Highways, a prominent UK government agency responsible for managing and maintaining highways, has completed the procurement process for the "S30043 Planning and Support for Survey Standards" project. This contract, classified under development consultancy services with a CPV code of 73220000, involves the re-write of GG 951 & GS 952 documents to align with the latest Manual for Development of Documents standards. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 12th November 2025 to Arcadis, a large London-based consultancy firm, with a value of £104,918.19. The project will commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2027, covering the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, specifically those experienced in document development and industry standards alignment, to expand their portfolios by collaborating with a major governmental body like National Highways. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can deliver technical consultancy services and have a track record in working within large framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such projects not only offers substantial financial returns but also boosts industry reputation and opens doors to international opportunities, as indicated by the global operational scope of this procurement.

## Notice

National Highways is seeking specialist technical consultants to undertake the re-write of both GG 951 & GS 952 in line with the Manual for Development of Documents (MDD). The update of both GG 951 & GS 952 is a requirement of the MDD v6.5 in which s20.6 states 'the first document review shall be scheduled for completion 4 years after the documents initial publication date, allowing up to a year for the changes to go through the governance process and be published within a 5-year cycle'. Both GG 951 & GS 952 were initially published in August 2021, giving approximately 12 months until the review and update deadlines. The existing T0634 undertaken in 2024/25 provided: a) A review of the existing standards b) Collating of feedback and known issues c) Engagement with Industry Practice Bodies, Partner Organisations and Suppliers/Users d) A high-level Document Development Plan (DDP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc370183-bb24-430d-8d8a-301b426a0ad2 |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,918 |
| 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 | 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

- 24 Nov 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc370183-bb24-430d-8d8a-301b426a0ad2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc370183-bb24-430d-8d8a-301b426a0ad2
  24th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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