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title: "S30026 Impacts of AVs on National Highways Operations"
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# S30026 Impacts of AVs on National Highways Operations

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1bb4959-2ab5-4153-94c8-196e87508bc1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "S30026 Impacts of AVs on National Highways Operations" pertains to the development consultancy services industry, focusing on the effects of automated vehicles (AVs) on National Highways operations. Conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, the award stage of this process has been completed. The tender utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award date on 2nd December 2025. The contract value of £226,851.29 will cover services across multiple locations, including the UK and broader international regions, until 31st December 2027. The procurement process concluded with a notice published on 9th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, especially those that can offer expertise in automated vehicle integration on road networks. Companies like WSP UK Ltd, a large-scale enterprise already awarded the contract, are examples of suitable candidates. Businesses focusing on traffic management, recovery procedures, and interaction strategies for AVs would find growth opportunities in this sector, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that align with the buyer's suitability criteria. Engaging in such projects can enhance business portfolios and facilitate entry into international markets given the tender's expansive geographic coverage.

## Notice

Automated Vehicles will enable safer and more efficient journeys on the road network, however the introduction of AVs on to the SRN will also have impacts on National Highways Business as Usual Operations. The project will look at all aspects of how NH should interact with AVs on our network (for example: recovery procedures, AV fail safes impacts on SRN, ERA interaction, TOS interaction, traffic management requirements, other road user interaction, ROC interaction, Incident liability).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2854d57-5c8e-4f71-ab2c-ad3a891dbe21 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,851 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,851 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2854d57-5c8e-4f71-ab2c-ad3a891dbe21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2854d57-5c8e-4f71-ab2c-ad3a891dbe21
  9th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2cea49b-2625-4794-8a2b-8e4f2704b2b6
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