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title: "S30002 South East Operations Tunnels & Technology Client Technical Assurance"
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# S30002 South East Operations Tunnels & Technology Client Technical Assurance

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ee11a62-5e00-4c64-a195-a8c3a62ac5fc

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract for the 'S30002 South East Operations Tunnels & Technology Client Technical Assurance' project, classified under Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000). Situated in England, the project will take place in the South East and requires participation in locations such as Maidstone, Guildford, and Basingstoke. The procurement, managed through a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method, was concluded on 8th October 2025. The contract spans from 7th October 2025 to 31st July 2031, with a total value of £14.4 million. The winning bid by WSP UK LTD, announced on 7th October 2025, secured an initial contract value of £6.87 million for the first section of this phased award.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical consultancy and infrastructure development, particularly those with expertise in tunnels and roadside technology. It is well-suited for medium to large enterprises, especially those capable of providing full-time technical resources and possessing a solid understanding of asset management in these domains. Given the strategic significance and extended timeframe, the project provides a platform for technical firms to establish long-term partnerships and influence future phases of technology integration in national infrastructure projects.

## Notice

This service will manage and administer the delivery of schemes up to the completion of the 3D Stage Gate 2 Preliminary Design and review, comment, or approve designs on behalf of National Highways beyond that point as they progress through the 3D Stage Gate process with outcomes recorded on the CDMT management system. The service will act to supplement the existing National Highways team led by Eloise Phillips. The service will support and enable the progression of the tunnels and road side technology programmes expected to be delivered from this point to the end of RIS 3. For bidding purposes, we ask that bidders set out a service proposal over the 6 year period using the requirements set out in the resource schedule. We request that bidders provide an overall costed WPPS for the entire 6 year period and separate costed WPPS for each year which will be termed sections of the overall bid. The initial award will be for the first year which will be termed Section 1 of 6. Prior to each subsequent Section award a review of the need will completed to ensure the service matches the demands of the annual Tunnels and Road Side Technology scheme plans. The service requires the provision of full-time technical resource as identified in the IFT. The IFT outlines the number of resources required per Section along with the minimum level of tunnels or road side technology asset management knowledge and experience. Any resource provided is expected to act in the capacity of National Highways and work under the leadership of National Highways employees. The roles outlined in the IFT will report into Eloise Phillips. Resources should be based in the South East of England and able to access one of National Highways offices located in either Maidstone (Kent) Guildford (Surrey), and/or Basingstoke (Hampshire) for a minimum of 2 days per week. Travelling and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed at cost subject to the upper limit of allowances payable to National Highways staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234fbc7-0a43-4900-b844-992dda24aa51 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,870,737 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234fbc7-0a43-4900-b844-992dda24aa51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9234fbc7-0a43-4900-b844-992dda24aa51
  8th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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