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title: "S30082 Pavement assessment accreditation and quality assurance, PAAQA 2026+"
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# S30082 Pavement assessment accreditation and quality assurance, PAAQA 2026+

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a96dfc5-c261-4f1f-97a2-3c23b96c67cb

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by National Highways Limited focuses on providing pavement assessment accreditation and quality assurance for the English strategic road network, titled "PAAQA 2026+." This project falls under the industry category of Development consultancy services and spans various locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe. Starting from 7th May 2026 and set to conclude on 31st March 2028, this procurement has already progressed to the award stage, with Amey OW Limited selected as the supplier through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £561,630.01, with key dates including the award announcement on 7th May 2026. National Highways Limited is located in Birmingham, and the opportunity was designed with an awareness of SME suitability.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pavement survey tools and consultancy services related to road maintenance. Particularly advantageous for SMEs, the contract invites firms proficient in operating equipment such as Deflectograph, Dynamic Plate Testers, and Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machines. Companies with existing capabilities in maintaining and certifying such tools could develop strategic partnerships with National Highways, contributing to safer and more efficient road networks.

## Notice

National highways is obligated to deliver the Government's Road investment for the 2026/27- 2031/32 Road Period. A key element of this is 'Keeping the network in good condition'. Maintaining our network is essential to keeping it functioning. Road maintenance affects all aspects of performance - the time that roads must be affected by repairs; the likelihood of accidents; even emissions from vehicles on the network. Effective asset stewardship, in terms of monitoring and management, is vital to the successful operation and maintenance of the English strategic road network (SRN) It is therefore essential that maintenance of the network is planned, prioritised and undertaken in a way that it minimises any delays when carrying out road works and improvements; provides value for money and investment in improved services and helps make journeys safe and reliable. An essential element in the successful maintenance of the network is the accurate, reliable and consistent assessment of the pavement surface and structural condition. The task seeks to achieve: - Confidence in the accuracy and consistency of network and scheme level pavement surveys to support a safe and sustainable network. - The accreditation of an adequate fleet of third-party survey tools i.e. Deflectograph, Dynamic Plate Testers and Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machines to meet our contractual and technical obligations. - The maintenance and updating of accreditation specifications to keep abreast of industry good practice. The service now being sought is for a supplier to provide, plan, and deliver the accreditation and quality assurance, including holding the accreditation trials, and certification, for the fleets of Sideways-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machines, Deflectographs and Dynamic Plate Testers (aka FWD).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b583e112-bc32-4dbd-ba34-d2644ed9846b |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £561,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £561,630 |
| 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 | AMEY OW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b583e112-bc32-4dbd-ba34-d2644ed9846b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b583e112-bc32-4dbd-ba34-d2644ed9846b
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d7f6d94-952a-4453-b907-c7a0a4ec6f97
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