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title: "T0699 Specialist Technical Support to Road Safety Division"
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# T0699 Specialist Technical Support to Road Safety Division

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa1c9b6c-79a5-4036-be51-f4ddcfd2cd90

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## Summary

The contracting authority, National Highways, based in Birmingham, England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of specialist technical support to its Road Safety Division. This process, which focused on the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73220000), was concluded with an award on 20 June 2025. Conducted through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract has been awarded to WSP UK LTD. The awarded contract, valued at £149,059.40, will commence on 1 July 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31 March 2026, covering a wide geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in technical and safety assessments, especially those with experience in smart motorways and safety schemes. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the procurement’s emphasis on accessibility for such organisations. With a notable focus on supporting potential legal challenges related to smart motorways, businesses with legal consultancy capabilities may also find this tender beneficial for growth. This contract underscores National Highways' commitment to leveraging expert advice to enhance safety measures across the strategic road network.

## Notice

National Highways is looking to procure specialist technical consultancy services to support the detailed technical considerations and assessments of the SRN. The goal of this task is to ensure National Highways can access expert technical advice regarding smart motorways, additional safety schemes and other technical matters related to the safety of the SRN. This project will support the Road Safety Division and wider organisation with business critical work regarding a potential legal challenge to smart motorways. In addition, technical support is required with the delivery of additional safety schemes. It is critical that technical support is provided to this work, as the monitoring and evaluation are transitioned to be led by colleagues in CSC division

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b832b-b995-42f1-a3fa-a23152cb5d26 |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,059 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b832b-b995-42f1-a3fa-a23152cb5d26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b832b-b995-42f1-a3fa-a23152cb5d26
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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