S30049 A38 Derby Junction Designing Validation Works

National Highways Limited

Published: Jan 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Arcadis Consulting UK Limited — £452,132

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About This Opportunity

Consulting contract awarded by National Highways Limited (United Kingdom): S30049 A38 Derby Junction Designing Validation Works. education & training. Awarded.

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 400,000.

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 consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Following on from Phase 1 GAP analysis a Detailed assessment of the design maturity to verify that the 3D digital model accurately represents the intended design, highlight and Risk, or gaps to filled before tender or by the oncoming Delivery Partner.
Proposed scope detail to Include:
- TA Design maturity assessment (design gap analysis) - completion based on information available to date.
- PDP DCO and Stage 5 design basis - define what standards etc. - PDP design composition (List down PDP design deliverables used for this assessment)
- PDP gap analysis exercise: a. Stage 5 design package completion status (% age complete, what is remaining) b. Stage 5 design package approval status and if approved with comments their significance (minor / major) (i.e. AIP approved, significance of any comments)
- Define and list down design changes required post PDP work (i.e. DCO Requirements work partially completed or was not considered)
- Define design changes made post PDP work (i.e. Update of Arcadis work from Nov 2024 to date)
- Design opportunities / VE identification - Design risks emerging from prior to current scope including risks highlighted through gap analysis exercise

Schedule of regular review meeting to monitor progress between National Highways and Arcadis to ensure output is met
- Final deliverable to be in a report format, which should include the following items:
- Design overview background (This section to include PDP design prior to their termination of contract)
- Design maturity, design completeness, design work remaining, and design status report - Update around assurance completed by Arcadis under TA role
- Design opportunities / VE identification/Efficiencies
- Carbon and biodiversity position
- PDP DCO and Stage 5 design basis - define what standards etc - Define design changes made post PDP work (i.e. Update of Arcadis work from Nov 2024 to date)
- Define and list down design changes required post PDP work (i.e. DCO . CPV: Development consultancy services (73220000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 29, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: tender_515287/1549073. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Highways Limited

National Highways Limited has issued 486 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 35 currently open and 439 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Highways Limited 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 Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Arcadis Consulting UK Limited was awarded the contract for £452,132. 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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