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title: "S30146 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Technical Support - Extension"
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# S30146 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Technical Support - Extension

Buyer: National Highways  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5615237d-dc41-4b1d-ac3d-e8e2f21df64e

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## Summary

National Highways Limited commissioned technical support for renewal of the safety-critical technology and systems in the A38 Saltash Tunnel. The work covers project and technical assistance, including checking designs to CAT3 standards, testing and installing the technology. The renewal is intended to replace systems approaching the end of their life and support resilience, efficiency and safe tunnel operation. The commission addresses programme challenges and a lack of a viable delivery programme under the principal contractor and subcontractor. The work is associated with the A38 Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall. National Highways says it does not have the expertise or capabilities needed to provide these services itself.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture on 29 September 2026. The award is valued at £424,591.12. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. National Highways used a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The stated requirement concerns technical support for the A38 Saltash Tunnel technology renewal; no separate lots or evaluation criteria are described in the available process information.

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## Notice

The objective of this task is to ensure that the critical project and technical assistance including checking designs (CAT3), testing and installation of the technology on the A38 Saltash Tunnel renewal is as per required and to the specified standards. The service is being undertaken as part of the renewal of the current safety critical tunnel technology and systems which have been deemed end to be approaching the end of its life. The renewal should provide resilience, efficiencies and capabilities to allow the tunnels to operate and keep drivers safe. National Highways do not have the expertise or capabilities to provide the services required as part of this commission. The work aligns to the current programme and considers the challenges that have been encountered. However, this commission is required due to the lack of a viable and realistic programme which falls on the responsibility of the National Highways Principal Contractor and their subcontractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bef55f-bb2f-4c0c-bae6-e9f4a2173d76 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £424,591 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £424,591 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2026 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bef55f-bb2f-4c0c-bae6-e9f4a2173d76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bef55f-bb2f-4c0c-bae6-e9f4a2173d76
  30th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a018ac14-998d-412c-a1fe-542849fed038
  n/a

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