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title: "S30020 Road Marking Certification Site"
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# S30020 Road Marking Certification Site

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1c71bf6-708c-478d-9fa5-8103b0c8ebe7

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by National Highways, seeks to deliver development consultancy services for the "S30020 Road Marking Certification Site" project. This initiative focuses on researching road marking certification and audible road markings. It is categorised under Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73220000) and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project encompasses various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with an active contract awarded on 25th September 2025 valued at £88,488.73, running from 16th September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those familiar with infrastructure and road safety standards. Companies equipped to innovate and delve into the feasibility and implementation of road marking certification could find a valuable niche. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this process, implying opportunities for firms capable of developing new road marking profiles that comply with regulatory standards. WSP UK Ltd - SPaTS 1, a large-scale enterprise, is identified as the supplier, illustrating the high-calibre partnerships engaged through this procurement. Business growth can be achieved by contributing to critical infrastructure projects and aligning with government priorities in transport safety and innovation.

## Notice

National Highways is seeking the provision of services to undertake research into the following two areas: - Road markings certification site - Audible road markings The overall objectives of this work order are to undertake research to: - Identify the feasibility of National Highways developing, implementing and operating a road marking certification site on the strategic road network, in line with the requirements set out in BS EN 1824 (Road marking materials - Road trials). - Identify potential new road marking profiles which provide a sensory effect (audible and/or vibratory) whilst remaining compliant with the maximum height of road markings prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83812797-7703-4882-bd00-d6c2c0cedf68 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,488 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,488 |
| 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 | WSP UK LTD - SPATS 1 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83812797-7703-4882-bd00-d6c2c0cedf68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83812797-7703-4882-bd00-d6c2c0cedf68
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4839d8e1-8dcb-440c-82ca-77bf73bd3d83
  n/a

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