---
title: "Support to CIRIA P3284 Geotechnical Slope Drainage project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a280"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Support to CIRIA P3284 Geotechnical Slope Drainage project

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a280

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has completed a procurement process under the title "Support to CIRIA P3284 Geotechnical Slope Drainage project," focused on providing guidance on water management on earthwork slopes to ensure their stability in a changing climate. The process pertains to the services industry, specifically research and development consultancy. The procurement method was direct, performed below the threshold and without competition, as per the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with contractual work carried out from 30th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award was officially recognised on 26th May 2026.

This tender, awarded to CIRIA (Construction Industry Research & Information), provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical and environmental services to engage with public authority projects and apply their expertise towards innovative solutions in climate adaptation. Although targeted for research purposes, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in professional consulting services can benefit by aligning themselves with similar projects, potentially creating partnerships for future government contracts with National Highways Limited or other central government bodies.

## Notice

To support the research and publication of a CIRIA document that will provide guidance on water management on earthwork slopes to ensure their stability and safety in a changing climate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048366-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | CIRIA (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RESEARCH & INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 07:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048366-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048366-2026
  26th May 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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