C0064 M25 (Area 5) and A249 (Area 34) DBFO Contracts

National Highways

Published: Nov 14, 2025

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

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Awarded to WSP (UK) Limited — £189,911

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by National Highways (United Kingdom): C0064 M25 (Area 5). transport & logistics. Awarded to WSP (UK) Limited (GBP 190K, Nov 2025).

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Roads and Construction Supervision. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 189,911.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

National Highways entered in to the M25 Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) Project (The Project) in April 2009. The DBFO Co are 'Connect Plus', a consortium of Balfour Beatty, Egis, Edge Orbital Holdings and others. The main supplier to Connect Plus is 'Connect Plus Services' (a company that includes Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK).
The Project initially included an identified Programme of major motorway widening and other capital works and the routine, winter and major maintenance of Highways England Area 5 and the existing Dartford Crossings (together, the Project Road). In addition, the DBFO Co works with National Highways in managing the day-to-day operations on the Project Road.
The A249 Stockbury to Sheerness project is a DBFO contract which the National Highways awarded under a PFI contract in 2004. The DBFO Co are SheppeyRoute Limited, a consortium of Infrared Capital and 3i Capital. The project is managed on SheppeyRoutes behalf by IML and their main supplier is F M Conway.
The project involved the construction of the 5km long A249 Iwade Bypass to Queenborough Improvement including a new major crossing of the Swale. The project also includes the ongoing routine, winter and major maintenance of the A249 between the M2 and Sheerness.
Both contracts run for a period of 30 years and the initial capital works are complete.
As a consequence of developer led investment in the South East and capital works being undertaken the Government's Road Investment Strategy both contracts are facing a significant volume of change.
National Highways is subject to increasing scrutiny of our performance and the quality of service we deliver to customers. The operational performance of our DBFO Contracts contributes to this and we need to ensure that the service being delivered meets contract requirement and customer expectations.
Significant risk has been passed over the DBFO Co's through these contract arrangements and we wish to ensure that . CPV: Project and design preparation, estimation of costs (71242000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 14, 2025. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: tender_506805/1531501. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Highways

National Highways has issued 166 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 165 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: March 3, 2026.

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Is this tender still open?

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This notice was issued by National Highways in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

WSP (UK) Limited was awarded the contract for £189,911. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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