---
title: "M53 Raby Hall Deck Replacement - United Utilities C4 Diversion Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d390"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# M53 Raby Hall Deck Replacement - United Utilities C4 Diversion Works

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d390

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "M53 Raby Hall Deck Replacement – United Utilities C4 Diversion Works" was undertaken by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract involves statutory utility diversion activities essential for the bridge deck replacement and associated highway improvement works on the M53. The process reached the award stage on 24 July 2026, with the contract period set from the same date through to 28 January 2028. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, thus carried out without competition, under UK legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The main procurement category is services, and the project is situated in the UK region.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in the utilities sector to engage with large infrastructure projects. As the supplier, United Utilities Water Limited will perform the necessary service diversion works. Companies that specialise in infrastructure maintenance, utility services, and highway improvements are well-suited to benefit from collaborations on similar projects. The scale and requirements of this tender indicate that firms with strong capabilities in managing large-scale service diversions and infrastructure enhancements would thrive in such opportunities. Such contracts not only offer the potential for business growth but also provide significant experience in public utilities projects that can enhance corporate portfolios and industry standing.

## Notice

National Highways intends to award a contract to United Utilities Water Limited for C4 service diversion works required to facilitate the M53 Raby Hall Deck Replacement Scheme. The works comprise statutory utility diversion activities necessary to enable the bridge deck replacement and associated highway improvement works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070428-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 28 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £822,197 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED UTILITIES WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070428-2026
- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070424-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070428-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070424-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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