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title: "Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF02 Package 6"
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# Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF02 Package 6

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e14dd790-a35a-42ca-8ffa-8b3b59717b34

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Cost Estimating Framework - Task Order - CEF02 Package 6" has reached the award stage, facilitated by National Highways Limited. This procurement, classified under project and design preparation and estimation of costs (CPV code 71242000), involves providing cost estimates for schemes in the NH road investment strategy to enhance effective management of the investment programme. It covers extensive regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more, across the United Kingdom. The contracting process adopted a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award amounting to £1,290,000. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in cost estimation and project management within the transport infrastructure sector. While suited for larger suppliers, as evidenced by the awardee Benchmark Estimated Limited T/A MI Engineers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find entry challenging due to framework-specific requirements. Business entities experienced in delivering precise financial assessments and consultancy in large-scale investment programmes would be highly competitive in such procurement exercises.

## Notice

Provision of cost estimates for schemes in the NH road investment strategy to enable effective management of the investment programme. Task order call off from the internal NH Cost Estimating Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d73328-b2da-405e-8d9b-17556606963f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,290,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENCHMARK ESTIMATED LIMITED T/A MI ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d73328-b2da-405e-8d9b-17556606963f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d73328-b2da-405e-8d9b-17556606963f
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk

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