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title: "Task Order from Cost Estimating Framework for CEF02-package 5 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating / MI Engineers for FY 25/26 on various schemes"
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# Task Order from Cost Estimating Framework for CEF02-package 5 - Cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating / MI Engineers for FY 25/26 on various schemes

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9d164a8-5d1a-42e7-8179-aefd02214f6c

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by National Highways Limited, involves a task order related to cost estimating support from Benchmark Estimating Limited, under the Cost Estimating Framework for CEF02-package 5. The procurement, now at the award stage, is valued at £700,000 and pertains to the industry category of project and design preparation, specifically focusing on cost estimation (CPV code: 71242000). The tender period ended on 11th November 2025, and the contract runs from 14th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. This procurement utilised a selective procurement method via a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, given its suitability for such enterprises as indicated by National Highways Limited. Participation in this contract allows businesses that specialise in cost estimation for road investment strategies to showcase their capabilities in managing investment programmes efficiently. Companies with expertise in project and design preparation within the infrastructure sector, particularly those with a background in providing comprehensive cost solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The focus on regions across England further broadens the scope for business expansion within the transport infrastructure domain.

## Notice

Provision of cost estimates for projects in the road investment strategy to enable effective management of the investment programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5475ab-2a0a-423d-ba6d-304d49dacc62 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 ESTIMATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 23:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5475ab-2a0a-423d-ba6d-304d49dacc62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5475ab-2a0a-423d-ba6d-304d49dacc62
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/

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