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title: "CEF02-package 4 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating for FY 25/26 on various current and future RIS projects"
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# CEF02-package 4 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating for FY 25/26 on various current and future RIS projects

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e7522ff-842f-439c-bd20-b095425e1af5

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## Summary

National Highways has completed a contract titled "CEF02-package 4 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating for FY 25/26 on various current and future RIS projects." The contract is part of the National Highways Cost Estimating Framework, focusing on project and design preparation as well as the estimation of costs. It covers multiple regions, including North East, North West, and London, among others in the UK. The procurement was concluded under a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 6th June 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £700,000. The award notice was published on 11th July 2025, marking the completion of the award stage for this service-based procurement.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with expertise in cost estimation for large-scale projects. Benchmark Estimating Limited, an SME, successfully secured this contract, which highlights the importance of having specialized industry knowledge and experience in handling public sector assignments. The focus on highways and infrastructure projects provides businesses in the engineering, consultancy, and project management fields a platform to leverage their capabilities in similar future contracts, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the market.

## Notice

Call off contract from the National Highways Cost Estimating Framework to provide cost estimates for various road schemes in the 2025-2026 financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a2257a-dbc1-4b5a-af2c-f35fadc8dc99 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | GUILFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENCHMARK ESTIMATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a2257a-dbc1-4b5a-af2c-f35fadc8dc99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a2257a-dbc1-4b5a-af2c-f35fadc8dc99
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/

## Provenance

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