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title: "S30118 Bickenhill Jct North bridge (M42 J6) - Urgent peer review and technical advice"
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# S30118 Bickenhill Jct North bridge (M42 J6) - Urgent peer review and technical advice

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79021d04-3dfc-40b1-86e2-717c432d17dc

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has concluded the procurement process for "S30118 Bickenhill Jct North bridge (M42 J6) - Urgent peer review and technical advice," focusing on the development consultancy services sector. The procurement, which utilised a selective method under a call-off from a framework agreement, entered the award stage on 27 May 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 79,992.03, commenced on 21 May 2026 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2026. The geographic scope includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This initiative is part of a strategic review focusing on culture within the Lower Thames Crossing project.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for growth for SMEs and VCSEs due to its suitability for smaller and diverse enterprises. Engaging with this contract offers a chance for businesses specialising in consulting to demonstrate their capability in providing strategic cultural reviews and technical advice. Companies experienced in behavioural analysis, system evaluations, and symbol integration stand to benefit significantly. The awarded supplier, WSP UK Limited, showcases the potential for large firms to secure similar contracts. Future procurement processes of this nature could serve as a stepping stone for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the infrastructure and consultancy sectors.

## Notice

Lower Thames Crossing is entering a critical phase of delivery. As the programme matures, it is timely to step back and review whether the culture experienced day to day is supporting the outcomes the organisation is trying to achieve. This work will provide a clear, evidence-based view of current culture, examined through three practical lenses: - Behaviours - Systems - Symbols The outcome will be a concise, prioritised set of actions to help focus effort on what will make the biggest difference next. The review will focus on: How work is actually done in practice What is being reinforced (intentionally or unintentionally) Where there is alignment or tension between intent and lived experience The review is diagnostic, not judgemental, and is designed to support learning and improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95117ddd-77ab-4dac-af24-8d07a67143cf |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,992 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95117ddd-77ab-4dac-af24-8d07a67143cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95117ddd-77ab-4dac-af24-8d07a67143cf
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/559bb3d0-93e1-4f05-b505-9f7b84828315
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