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

WinnerValueDates
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd£124,962
Awarded 24 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 67f1fe3d-1caf-4e0e-a21a-5bb885660dac-915803

About the buyer

National HighwaysLast 12 months

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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.