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title: "DCO - M60/M66 Simister Island Interchange"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad482929-65ad-49da-8751-9bf01c0a0aef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2024-09-19"
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# DCO - M60/M66 Simister Island Interchange

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad482929-65ad-49da-8751-9bf01c0a0aef

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## Summary

The National Highways has recently completed the award phase for the procurement titled "DCO - M60/M66 Simister Island Interchange", which entails legal support for Development Consent Orders (DCOs). This contract is within the legal advisory and representation services category, with a total value of £1,500,906. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and key dates include the contract start date of 14th August 2024 and the end date of 31st July 2026. The procurement process is relevant to regions in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent business opportunity, particularly for large legal advisory firms with expertise in representation and advisory services for infrastructure projects. The successful contract, awarded to GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, highlights the suitability for well-established firms capable of navigating complex legal challenges associated with National Highways projects. Such projects, being high-profile and financially substantial, can provide significant visibility and potential for long-term partnerships within the public sector infrastructure domain.

## Notice

Legal support for undertaking representation around Development Consent Orders (DCOs) due to challenges posed that is not able to be provided by National Highways legal department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a22944a-db02-4fb4-a926-2145fec8d0e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,906 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,906 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a22944a-db02-4fb4-a926-2145fec8d0e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a22944a-db02-4fb4-a926-2145fec8d0e0
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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