Contract award · 14 May 2026

S30101 Technical Support to carry out an options assessment to inform a review of the delivery options that will conclude in a preferred option decision for Lune Gorge

National Highways awarded “Technical Support to carry out an options assessment to inform a review of the delivery…” to Ajjv for £180k on 14 May 2026.

Research & developmentWest Midlands

Value £180k
WinnerAjjv

Competition with a shortlist

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

Key facts

Buyer
National Highways · Body governed by public law
Supplier
Ajjv
Value
£180,191.39
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Research & development · Development consultancy services (CPV 73220000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date14 May 2026
  2. Published18 May 2026Published 4 days after the contract date

Description

The objective of this task is to provide technical Support to carry out an options assessment to inform a review of the delivery options that will conclude in a preferred option decision for M6 Lune Gorge. The expected duration of the task is 5 months to provide an independent review, challenge of, and propose alternative options for the phasing and delivery methodology adopted by the M6 Lune Gorge and the core M6 Junction 38 project and its footprint. It will consolidate all technical, environmental, stakeholder, safety, and assurance requirements identified during early-stage planning and aligns them to a structured, stage based workflow. Works will draw upon AtkinsRealis' previous engagement with the project, and regional presence which enables us to draw upon local network knowledge and experience. The work will comply with applicable and current standards including CD122 Geometric Design, GG104 Safety Risk Assessment, Chapter 8 Traffic Management, and other relevant national and …

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