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title: "S30092 Winter R&D Phase 3"
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# S30092 Winter R&D Phase 3

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea21b898-605e-4e82-9bac-b0d15e93ee17

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## Summary

The procurement process led by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, involved the "S30092 Winter R&D Phase 3" project under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73220000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an awarded value of £199,995.45. This contract concerns the delivery of Phase 3 of the Winter Research & Development programme, set for a contract period starting from 27 May 2026 to 31 March 2028. The tasks include research and development trials, treatment practice reviews, and monitoring solutions for winter operations across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and other territories. The procurement stage concluded with the award on 27 May 2026 to the supplier, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd – SPaTS, as published in the award notice on 5 June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialised in research and consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in environmental research, data analytics, and operational compliance solutions for cold weather conditions. Businesses looking to expand into public sector collaborations, especially those involved in infrastructure resilience, would find this contract appealing due to the detailed reporting and strategic engagement with National Highways' winter operations. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this framework beneficial as the process supports SME participation, albeit the selected supplier in this instance was a large-scale enterprise. The potential to contribute to national guidelines and standards also presents a stimulating prospect for businesses keen on leaving a substantial impact in the field of infrastructure and environmental management.

## Notice

The Work Order requires the Consultant to deliver Phase 3 of National Highways' Winter Research & Development programme (April 2026 toMarch 2028), comprising four main tasks: (1) conducting laboratory, sterile site and on road trials to determine the longevity and optimal spread rates of Potassium Acetate deicer, validating previous research and generating evidence based recommendations for national guidance; (2) reviewing current hoar frost treatment practices, undertaking research and performance trials to identify effective treatment strategies and spread rates under varying severities, and producing updated guidance; (3) developing a standardised, robust winter treatment monitoring and logging process for Regional Operations Centres, and creating a monitoring oversight solution (e.g., a dashboard) to track compliance and performance; and (4) providing ad hoc analytical, research and governance support to the National Winter & Severe Weather Team. Each task requires detailed reporting, stakeholder engagement, alignment with existing standards and operational requirements, and consideration of financial, environmental and safety impacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01744e49-320b-436d-9c37-66e65bbd8dd5 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,995 |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LTD - SPATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01744e49-320b-436d-9c37-66e65bbd8dd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01744e49-320b-436d-9c37-66e65bbd8dd5
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea94cddd-f431-4e5a-a73a-fc550d5e9a82
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