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title: "T0677A Third Party NSIP team Technical Partner Extension Scope A (Rail)"
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# T0677A Third Party NSIP team Technical Partner Extension Scope A (Rail)

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c453cbe4-35fe-4e36-9d1f-911ecba9383d

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## Summary

The contracting authority, National Highways, located in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract to Ove Arup for the "T0677A Third Party NSIP team Technical Partner Extension Scope A (Rail)". This procurement falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with significant dates including the contract start on 15th May 2025 and the end date on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £499,812.15, extending across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure and railway consultancy services. The substantial contract value indicates a high demand for technical expertise, creating potential growth for large consultancies capable of providing comprehensive support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find opportunities if they can collaborate as subcontractors or offer niche expertise in certain areas. However, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this tender less suitable given its scope and requirements.

## Notice

As described in S101.1, there remains a degree of uncertainly around many of the third-party projects for the interim settlement year, including those which are currently paused by the developer and the future pipeline of projects that may be managed by the Client. Additionally, while we continue to work closely with developers to understand any new requirements or likely changes, the scope of work required is dependent on the timelines set by third parties. Therefore, the support provided by the Consultant needs to be sufficiently flexible to strike a balance between being responsive and remaining efficient, including continued Client access to a wide range of technical knowledge and expertise in order to meet changing priorities. At the time of writing, the projects currently being managed by the Client, and are therefore likely to require support from the Consultant, are as below: RAIL (WO Scope a) - HS2 Phase 2b / Northern Powerhouse Rail, including new lines from Liverpool to Leeds and the impacts of Rainbow Works and other local developments - East West Rail, including impacts of a new town (Tempsford) and Project Nectarine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d462b40a-5436-465e-a975-0e5a63712b91 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,812 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d462b40a-5436-465e-a975-0e5a63712b91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d462b40a-5436-465e-a975-0e5a63712b91
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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