AwardedAwarded 24 September 2026
S30151 CPX trailer
National Highways · Central government
In brief
National Highways awarded research work to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd on 24 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £124,962 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 7 months, starting 28 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The objective of this task is to ensure that the critical project and technical assistance including checking designs (CAT3), testing and installation of the technology on the A38 Saltash Tunnel renewal is as per required and to the specified standards.
The service is being undertaken as part of the renewal of the current safety critical tunnel technology and systems which have been deemed end to be approaching the end of its life. The renewal should provide resilience, efficiencies and capabilities to allow the tunnels to operate and keep drivers safe. National Highways do not have the expertise or capabilities to provide the services required as part of this commission.
The work aligns to the current programme and considers the challenges that have been encountered. However, this commission is required due to the lack of a viable and realistic programme which falls on the responsibility of the National Highways Principal Contractor and their subcontractor.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ove Arup & Partners Ltd | £124,962 | Awarded 24 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 67f1fe3d-1caf-4e0e-a21a-5bb885660dac-915803
About the buyer
National HighwaysLast 12 months
Procurements
450Awards
374Suppliers it has used most for research
- Ove Arup5 contracts
- AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture4 contracts
- Ove Arup & Partners Ltd3 contracts
- Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited2 contracts
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From notice 67f1fe3d-1caf-4e0e-a21a-5bb885660dac-915803 on Contracts Finder, first published 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.