Contract award · 29 Sep 2026

S30146 A38 Saltash Tunnel - Technical Support - Extension

National Highways Limited awarded “Saltash Tunnel - Technical Support - Extension” to AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture for £425k on 29 Sep 2026.

Research & developmentWest Midlands

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Key facts

Buyer
National Highways Limited · National or federal agency/office
Value
£424,591.12
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Research & development · Development consultancy services (CPV 73220000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date29 Sep 2026
  2. Published30 Sep 2026Published 1 day after the contract date

Description

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.

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