Contract award · 8 Sep 2026

S30138 TLOT10211 ATE Design Assurance Services Contract

National Highways Limited awarded “S30138 TLOT10211 ATE Design Assurance Services Contract” to WSP UK Ltd for £750k on 8 Sep 2026.

Research & developmentWest Midlands

Value £750k
WinnerWSP UK Ltd

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Supplier
WSP UK Ltd
Value
£750,000
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Research & development · Development consultancy services (CPV 73220000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date8 Sep 2026
  2. Published8 Sep 2026Published the same day

Description

This commission is required to provide specialist technical support to Active Travel England (ATE) during periods of high demand, ensuring that walking, wheeling and cycling schemes across England are independently reviewed, inspected and assured against national design and accessibility standards before public funding is committed or schemes are delivered. The work will cover the review of hundreds of transport schemes, major planning applications and local development plans, helping to identify design issues early, improve public safety, accessibility and value for money, and reduce the risk of poorly designed infrastructure requiring costly remediation after construction. The support will also strengthen ATE's ability to influence new developments and transport projects, ensuring they provide safe and inclusive facilities for all users while meeting statutory responsibilities and maintaining delivery of key government objectives. Given the scale of the programme, the volume of sche…

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