--- title: "A38 Derby Junctions - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED" published: "2026-02-18" --- # A38 Derby Junctions - Market Engagement Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615d5.json) ## Summary National Highways Limited is in the planning stage for the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme, located in the UK Midlands, aimed at improving infrastructure through upgrades to existing roundabouts near Derby city centre. This procurement process involves a market engagement phase to inform strategy development for the delivery of the road scheme. A key part of this stage is an in-person engagement event slated for 4 March 2026 in Birmingham, with a deadline for expression of interest set for 27 February 2026. This preliminary market engagement is not a call for competition but seeks to guide the project’s strategic approach. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in highway improvements, engineering design services, and technical support services. Companies with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and experience in collaborative design and build partnerships are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Participating in the market engagement activities may provide insights into potential procurement models and enable businesses to align their strategies with upcoming public infrastructure needs. The project’s substantial estimated budget underscores its scale and potential for business opportunities over the coming years. ## Notice This opportunity relates to the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme which will deliver improvements to three existing roundabout junctions which require upgrades to the west and north of Derby city centre: A38/A5111 Kingsway roundabout A38/A52 Markeaton roundabout A38/A61 Little Eaton roundabout National Highways are looking to procure a design and build partner to deliver the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme. More information can be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/a38-derby-junctions/ ### Planning Information This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is issued by National Highways, inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement activities to inform and shape the development of the overall strategy for the delivery of the A38 Derby Junctions road scheme. An in-person engagement event will be hosted at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on the 4 March 2026. This event will include: 1. Presentation • Purpose, outcomes, and decision points post‑engagement. • Scheme overview, constraints, programme, DCO context. • Commercial intent and procurement model options 2. Breakout stations / table discussion on: • Commercial • Technical • Procurement 3. Q&A & feedback • Option preference, bid‑cost inhibitors, minimum conditions to bid etc. A maximum capacity of 100 suppliers is permitted. Suppliers are asked to identify up to two (2) personnel within their organisation group, and any associated companies to attend. NH encourages suppliers to send technical / commercial representatives to enable us to get the most out of the day. To submit an expression of interest to attend, suppliers must complete the following form by midday on 27 February 2026: https://forms.office.com/e/jRDFvQ9Dxv National Highways will offer a virtual follow-up meeting after the engagement event to review topics discussed, and provide insight into the feedback collected. Registered suppliers will be invited to a SharePoint site which will include any market engagement material and any correspondence. This notice is issued solely for the purpose of commencing a market consultation exercise and does not constitute any commitment by National Highways to undertake any public procurement exercise. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an invitation to participate in this market consultation exercise or any future procurement process that National Highways may conduct. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders. National Highways is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in the market consultation exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014582-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Dec 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2028 - 30 Jan 2038 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF11 Derby | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45233130 - Construction work for highways - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2026 at 09:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014582-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 16:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009644-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014582-2026 18th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009644-2026 3rd February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/jRDFvQ9Dxv - https://nationalhighways.co.uk - https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/a38-derby-junctions/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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