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title: "Nature Based Solutions Programme M4 Frogs Ditch Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06087a"
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# Nature Based Solutions Programme M4 Frogs Ditch Feasibility Study

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06087a

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by National Highways Limited based in Birmingham, focused on the "Nature Based Solutions Programme M4 Frogs Ditch Feasibility Study." This project falls under the services category, specifically a feasibility study, and was conducted in London. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold and without competition. The contract award date was 19th January 2026, with the contract period running from 13th January 2026 to 5th June 2026. The key objective is to develop nature-based solutions for environmental improvement as part of central government’s strategic projects.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector to collaborate with government agencies like National Highways Limited. Although the procurement was awarded directly to The Zoological Society of London, future similar projects could allow businesses specialising in nature conservation, ecological feasibility studies, and landscape management to leverage their expertise in public sector projects. Large and established organisations with the capability to handle nature-based environmental projects are well-suited to compete in potential extensions or similar projects in this initiative.

## Notice

National Highways is developing their approach to delivering Nature Based Solutions (NBS) as our first choice for delivering landscape led environmental improvements and the associated benefits that come with such projects. NBS look to develop solutions that harness, manage, restore, and / or protect nature to help address societal challenges, and provide benefits for society and the natural environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004256-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,765 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004256-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004256-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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