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title: "S30003 Project Nectarine Enablement"
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# S30003 Project Nectarine Enablement

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3b9fdd0-fd93-4849-8800-0556f00760e9

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## Summary

National Highways invites consultancy services for the 'S30003 Project Nectarine Enablement,' focusing on junction upgrades associated with the Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire. This high-profile project is at the award stage, with Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS having been selected as the supplier. The project falls under the industry category of development consultancy services and will generate substantial economic impact, estimated to strengthen the economy by £50bn. The procurement method used is selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2025. Although the main location is the United Kingdom, the tender accommodates delivery in various regions, including British Oversea Territories and Europe.

Project Nectarine presents a remarkable opportunity for businesses within the development consultancy sector to grow and expand their portfolios, particularly those equipped to provide efficient and streamlined services for high-impact projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises could find this opportunity particularly enticing, given their suitability for the tender requirements, which prioritise cost-effectiveness and accelerated delivery timelines. By participating in such a large-scale project, businesses can leverage their expertise while contributing to significant job creation during both the construction and operational phases of the entertainment resort complex.

## Notice

A new high-profile scheme is now entering PCF stage 1&2 (Options) codenamed Nectarine, which are junction upgrades at A421 associated with the construction and operation of the Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire. This park will be part of a larger 476-acre entertainment resort complex, which is expected to open by 2031. It is reported that the new theme park is set to generate nearly PS50bn for the economy as well as creating around 28,000 jobs - 20,000 in the construction period and 8,000 working on the site when it opens to visitors. Due to the high-profile nature of this scheme, there is a requirement is work efficiently, to streamline processes and find faster ways to deliver.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0628a9b2-681d-4299-993c-8173b7a15a39 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,197 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,197 |
| 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 | 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0628a9b2-681d-4299-993c-8173b7a15a39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0628a9b2-681d-4299-993c-8173b7a15a39
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27d6515e-70aa-4b25-8c15-70154a69fe76
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