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title: "T0431E Network Planning - Technical Partner 2021-24"
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# T0431E Network Planning - Technical Partner 2021-24

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed83c88c-3035-41f5-9e60-10765c8526a7

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract for the provision of technical services related to scheme development for the Network Planning project. The contract, with a value of £399,991.10, was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is from 7th March 2023 to 30th September 2024. The contract includes work in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage with National Highways. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer technical consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract which focuses on scheme development. The contract provides a chance for businesses to contribute to the National Highways' Network Planning project over the specified contract period.

## Notice

National Highways ("the Employer") is intending to take forward a direct award contract for an additional study programme, as set out in commission contract Network Development 2021-2024 Network Study Programme (T0152), S715.2 of the Scope. The additional study programme delivery will take place within the financial years of 2024/2025 and 2025/26 and the commission will cover technical services related to scheme development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc023f-1e9a-470f-8ca6-bb256c037978 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,991 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,991 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc023f-1e9a-470f-8ca6-bb256c037978

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc023f-1e9a-470f-8ca6-bb256c037978
  7th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6865dd91-14dc-4427-914a-21fb1d728ac7
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