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title: "C0063 - Commercial Support - M25 & A249 DBFO Contracts"
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published: "2025-12-16"
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# C0063 - Commercial Support - M25 & A249 DBFO Contracts

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7277d42-61c3-4540-a2d3-698092ad3e1f

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has engaged Mott Macdonald for a contract valued at £2,501,857.66, involving commercial support for the M25 and A249 DBFO contracts. Operating in the quantity surveying services category, the project is located in London, United Kingdom. This award, published on 16th December 2025, signifies a progression to the award stage following a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 30th November 2028, with possible extension for one additional year.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in contractual and commercial compliance within the highways sector. SMEs may not find this tender suitable, but organisations experienced in upholding National Highways standards and procedures stand to gain lucrative prospects for growth. Consulting firms well-acquainted with highway asset management strategy, capable of providing on-demand services, are ideally positioned to benefit from the complexities and demands of overseeing the extensive DBFO contracts.

## Notice

The South East Operations team of National Highways is responsible for two DBFO contracts. The M25 DBFO Contract, the largest road PFI (Private Finance Initiative) in Europe and the A249 DBFO. National Highways are looking to appoint Consultants to provide services to assist the Department's Nominee [DN] in the execution of its duties in respect of both the M25 and the A249 DBFO (PFI) Contracts. These services will focus primarily on providing contractual and commercial compliance checks and advice. Other services may need to be provided on a call off basis, as and when instructed by the DN or falling out of the defined duties. The overall anticipated duration of this agreement is for a 33- month period with the option to extend by one further year. The successful Consultant shall: 1. On appointment, already be familiar with current National Highways standards and procedures (demonstrated through quality submission as part of the assessment process). 2. On appointment, already be familiar with highway asset management strategy and practice (demonstrated through quality submission as part of the assessment process). 3. On award, familiarise itself fully with the DBFO Contract data and DBFO Contract documents produced by National Highways. Within two weeks of award be able to provide National Highways and the DN with advice on and support to the DBFO contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6d824f-12e7-433a-8c9c-44c8058ee51a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,501,857 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,501,857 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6d824f-12e7-433a-8c9c-44c8058ee51a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb6d824f-12e7-433a-8c9c-44c8058ee51a
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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