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title: "S30027 Freight Improvements"
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# S30027 Freight Improvements

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7aefc13-c535-4459-840b-297db5b8fb17

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## Summary

National Highways has recently concluded a procurement process titled "S30027 Freight Improvements" under the customer journeys group, aligning with the 2025-26 Customer Service Plan and the Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3). The project, which falls under the development consultancy services category (CPV code 73220000), involved a call-off from a framework agreement at the procurement method stage. This service aims to enhance the freight and logistics sector on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) with initiatives informed by the Department for Transport's Future of Freight Strategy. The procurement process reached the awarding stage on 5th November 2025, with the contract running until 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £175,024.76, covers several regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses focused on development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in freight and logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the procurement's suitability requirements. Engaging with National Highways through such tenders allows businesses to potentially expand their portfolios and reinforce their presence in the public sector market. Companies offering innovative solutions to improve the logistics and freight experience would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, fostering growth through strategic alignment with national investment strategies and frameworks.

## Notice

National Highways is commissioning this service as part of its Freight Improvements project, under the Customer Journeys group. This initiative is aligned with the 2025-26 Customer Service Plan and supports preparations for Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3). It sits within the CED portfolio business case, ensuring strategic alignment with broader corporate delivery objectives. The objective is to improve the experience of the freight and logistics sector on the Strategic Road Network (SRN), enhance Logistics and Coach Managers' satisfaction (PI 5.6), and ensure that future schemes proactively consider freight needs from the earliest stages. The service will support the development of a Freight and Logistics Assessment and Review. It will be part of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) to embed freight and logistics needs and considerations into scheme development. This work will be informed by the Department for Transport's Future of Freight Strategy, the updated National Planning Policy Framework, and DfT Circular 01/2022 on the strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development. These frameworks are particularly relevant to local plan development and the provision of sustainable freight infrastructure. The service is being commissioned in recognition of the following strategic drivers:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9db8c5-6df2-439b-b9ce-41eea6aa82cb |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,024 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9db8c5-6df2-439b-b9ce-41eea6aa82cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9db8c5-6df2-439b-b9ce-41eea6aa82cb
  11th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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