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title: "T0559 A428 Connecting Communities - Designated Funds"
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# T0559 A428 Connecting Communities - Designated Funds

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68860a7b-5fec-488d-918f-93aaadf521a2

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## Summary

The National Highways authority has awarded a contract for the "A428 Connecting Communities - Designated Funds" project, which involves a feasibility study to create a new riverside shared use route near the Black Cat roundabout in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from April 22, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

This tender presents business opportunities in the development consultancy services category. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to enhance safety, connectivity, and community engagement in the area, fostering partnerships between local councils and contributing positively to mental and physical well-being through improved access to green spaces.

## Notice

Feasibility Study Summary National Highways is looking to carry out the feasibility to create a new riverside shared use route situated near Black Cat roundabout at the western end side of the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvements scheme. The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is already providing significant improvements in NMU provision to the Roxton within the scheme's boundary, but there is a considerable desire to go above and beyond this boundary to provide additional provision and to add further value for the Walkers, Cyclists and Horse-riders in the local area. This feasibility study will seek to identify the best route to connect Roxton to Little Barford and St Neots as well as to provide new crossings over the river to Wyboston. The new path will make significant improvements to safety, connectivity and reduce severance for the villages in the area. By delivering this project we will: - Leave a lasting positive legacy by providing access to green space, enhancing both mental and physical wellbeing and building a positive reputation for National Highways and the A428 project. - Increase safety across several villages in the area surrounding A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet, by providing a segregated route to users. - Connect communities which are currently cut-off by the A1. - Improve working relationship between Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and to help to drive advocacy and continuous support for the A428 scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d8f009-1f1f-4ba9-a063-d00b544a7fc4 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,579 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,579 |
| 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 | B1 1RN |
| 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 | SPATS ATKINS AND CH2M JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d8f009-1f1f-4ba9-a063-d00b544a7fc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d8f009-1f1f-4ba9-a063-d00b544a7fc4
  22nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e80c8c1-04f8-40a9-9638-3096eb279537
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