Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- National Highways Limited · National or federal agency/office
- Supplier
- Ove Arup Limited
- Value
- £200,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Research & development · Development consultancy services (CPV 73220000)
- Region
- West Midlands
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
-
- Contract date29 Jul 2026
- Published6 Aug 2026Published 8 days after the contract date
Description
Road freight underpins the UK economy, with almost 80% of all freight transported by road and the sector contributing approximately £12 billion annually. Supporting the continued growth and resilience of this industry is a key priority, and investment is being directed toward initiatives that strengthen the freight and road haulage sector. A central focus of this effort is improving facilities for HGV drivers, including enhanced welfare provision, better on site and driver security, and increased parking capacity and amenities. On 13 April 2022, the Department for Transport announced £20 million in government funding to support these improvements. This investment is being delivered through the Designated Funds programme, which operates separately from the core work of managing and developing England's strategic road network.
About the supplier
Ove Arup Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 09938540).