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title: "LTC CAT3 Assurance - Architectural Gantry Designs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069afe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# LTC CAT3 Assurance - Architectural Gantry Designs

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069afe

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## Summary

National Highways Limited recently completed a contracting process for the "LTC CAT3 Assurance - Architectural Gantry Designs," a project involving the independent assurance of architectural gantry superstructure designs. Located in Birmingham, the procurement engaged Ove Arup & Partners as the supplier for services under a limited competition method, specifically below the threshold. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract actively running from 18th May 2026 to 31st August 2027. Classified under the services category, this project focuses on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as per the CPV classification 71000000, and covers the UK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in architectural and engineering services, particularly those capable of providing independent assurance of complex structures. Companies with expertise in structural verification and compliance adherence can find significant prospects for expansion and collaboration. The project, valued at a gross amount of £167,549.45, demands high proficiency in rigorous verification processes, making it particularly suitable for large enterprises such as Ove Arup & Partners, which have a reputation for delivering high-standard services in structural engineering and compliance checks.

## Notice

Independent Category 3 (CAT3) assurance of a suite of architectural gantry superstructure designs in accordance with National Highways standards. The CAT 3 assurance provides an independent, rigorous verification of structural adequacy, safety, durability, and compliance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045360-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,624 |

## 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045360-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045360-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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