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title: "GI - A46 MP3/1 Butchers Wood - Phase 2"
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# GI - A46 MP3/1 Butchers Wood - Phase 2

Buyer: National Highways  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afa1aec2-1d72-4597-a5de-90826d8c90ff

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## Summary

National Highways Limited procured ground investigation services for Phase 2 of the A46 MP3/1 Butchers Wood project. The work is located in the South West of England. This is a services requirement focused on investigating ground conditions for the named highway project.

The procurement is complete and Arcadis was selected for the contract. The award was made on 19 October 2026, for £29,548.35. The contract period runs from 20 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender response deadline was 19 October 2026. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This award provides a clear example of National Highways buying project-specific ground investigation services for a highway scheme in the South West. Arcadis, a large supplier, was selected, showing that a supplier with the capacity to deliver the required investigation work at project scale was successful. Small and medium-sized businesses were also considered suitable for the requirement, so smaller specialist ground investigation firms may be credible competitors when this buyer next procures comparable work. Relevant suppliers should be able to demonstrate that they can deliver ground investigation services for a defined highway project.

## Notice

A46 MP3/1 Butchers Wood - Phase 2 Ground Investigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe863a0-cfcf-496c-9786-31ab73f24938 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,548 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,548 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Patchway Coniston |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Arcadis LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe863a0-cfcf-496c-9786-31ab73f24938

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe863a0-cfcf-496c-9786-31ab73f24938
  23rd October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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