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Published 29 Sept 2025, 10:57 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Scheme Delivery Framework 2

Name: Procurement Process ocds-h6vhtk-0515f3
Creator: National Highways Limited
Published: 2025-09-29T09:57:13.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Official notice

Authority: National Highways Limited (Central government)

Framework agreement64 lotsWorksCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable

Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)+5 more

Framework ceiling (notional) £14,500,000,000envelope for 64 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 14 Nov 2025

Lots 64see the lot list below

Framework period 8 yrsextension options published · starts 15 Sept 2027

What is being bought64 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

National Highways Scheme Delivery Framework 2 (SDF2) will play a pivotal role in renewing and enhancing England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). Covering over 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads, the SRN is a vital component of the UK’s transport infrastructure, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. SDF2 is designed to ensure this network remains dependable, durable, and safe, while also delivering value for money.

SDF2 builds on the foundations of its predecessor frameworks - the original Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and the Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF). With an estimated value of £14.5 billion and a projected 8-year duration, SDF2 represents a significant investment in the future of the UK’s road infrastructure. The framework will focus on renewing and maintaining existing assets, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, standardisation, and productivity. It aims to focus spending on long-term asset improvements rather than temporary fixes, while simplifying commercial models to reduce administrative burden. SDF2 will be an enabled framework to facilitate usage by Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) and Maintenance and Response (M&R) suppliers.

The new framework represents a forward-looking approach by National Highways aimed at delivering high-quality, efficient infrastructure projects that align with the evolving needs of stakeholders and road users. While the SDF has facilitated numerous successful projects across the SRN, the SDF2 is expected to build on this foundation with innovations and improvements that respond to emerging demands in safety, transport and sustainability.

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In late 2024, National Highways held an extensive round of preliminary market engagement, consisting of six face-to-face workshops and two online events, designed to incorporate input from the supply chain. The feedback gathered at market engagement informed the development of the SDF2 strategy, and material from the events can be found here: https://highways.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/NationalHighwaysProcurement-MaterialforExternalRelease/EjbLGgLNyFFKiYPsSEatBR4BI28Sv1e4-xZToGq2cfyZ9g?e=3Tx80E

For more information on the operation of SDF2, please refer to the Information Memorandum.

How the procedure runs: The procurement will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024. The Competitive Flexible Procedure has been selected as it provides National Highways with the opportunity to achieve a more effective, flexible, and value-driven procurement more…
process, ultimately leading to better project outcomes and a stronger Service Provider relationship. National Highways will be employing the use of two different Competitive Flexible Procedures dependent upon the Lot. For Lots 1, 5.1 and 5.2, National Highways will utilise a 3-stage process (Process 1) and for Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12, a 2-stage process will be used (Process 2). A full description of the two Competitive Flexible Procedures and how National Highways intends to employ them can be found in the Conditions of Participation Documents, specifically the Information Memorandum. As well as the Guidance documents to support suppliers through the Conditions of Participation process, National Highways has recorded a number of informative narrated presentations to guide suppliers through the procurement process. These presentations can be found on National Highways eSourcing Portal. Registration information can be found in the "Submission" section of this notice. National Highways informs that where a number has been applied to the maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender, this relates to all Sublots under a Lot rather than an individual Sublot. Note: registration on the Central Digital Platform will be a mandatory requirement to participate in this procurement process. We hereby confirm, National Highways has conducted a Conflict of Interest (CoI) assessment, prior to the issue of this Notice. Such CoI assessments shall continue at appropriate stages throughout this procurement process.

CPV: Artificial grass · Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures · Assembly of metal structures · Blast-cleaning services for tubular structures · Carriageway resurfacing works · Civil engineering consultancy services · Commissioning of public lighting installations · Concrete work · Construction consultancy services · Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) · Construction work · Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

How this framework works

From the published notice

Type: Open framework
Call-offs: call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places: up to 212 suppliers
Framework period: 8 yrs from 15 Sept 2027 — The Framework Agreement will have a term of 8 years for the following reasons: - The longer framework term allows our supply chain to invest in innovation, people, and equipment, giving overall best value, maximising productivity, and the ability to meet efficiency targets. - Building collaborative relationships and understanding the different ways of working takes time (up to two years), more…
therefore increasing the term beyond 4 years maximises that investment in time and effort within the strategic partnerships. - Reducing the number of times the Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within our supply chain need to tender provides stability and longer-term business prosperity. - Results from Market Engagement showed that the supply chain preferred an 8-year framework over a 4 or 6-year framework for the reasons mentioned in the previous bullet points above.

Who may buy through it

Future Lower Thames Crossing Regulated Asset Base Vehicle and the Maintenance & Response suppliers.

Published description of the framework

Please refer to the Information Memorandum. The framework will allow both award without further competition and via a competitive selection process. The procedures for award differs across Lots.

Lots and requirements (64)Procurement structure

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Showing the first 25 of 64 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 64 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot.

Lot #1Main Contractor (National) UK, North East +6 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,551,203,809

This Lot 1 is for more complex Work Orders for which the Client requires a single prime supplier to both deliver (via self-delivery and sub-contracts) and manage schemes which could include any or all of the scope for other Lots (excluding the design Lots), including the option to deliver scheme(s) as design & build. The Lot covers the supply of products, materials, plant, equipment and people to carry out construction, removal activities and Framework Mobilisation. The procurement procedure for this Lot will be Process 1.

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: UK, North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West

Value: £1,551,203,809 exc. VAT · £1,861,444,571 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 10 candidates invited to tender

45000000 Construction work45111240 Ground-drainage work45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work45230000 Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork45233100 Construction work for highways, roads45233121 Main road construction works

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum. shortlisting

Lot #2Tunnels (National) North East, North West +5 8 yrsPublished value£28,000,000

This Lot 4 covers the supply of materials, plant, equipment and people to carry out construction, commissioning, integrated commissioning, integrated testing and removal activities within and related to road tunnels, including the option to deliver scheme(s) as design & build. Scope includes but not limited to • electrical systems, • mechanical systems, • technology systems and • design and installation of temporary works. Suppliers may be provided with specialist technology assets by the Client. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities • Framework Mobilisation, …

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Delivery: North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, South West

Value: £28,000,000 exc. VAT · £33,600,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tender

34993100 Tunnel lighting45000000 Construction work45221000 Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways45221241 Road tunnel construction work45221247 Tunnelling works45221248 Tunnel linings construction work

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #3Road Markings (East of England) East of England 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£62,974,027

This Lot (10/E) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the installation and removal of: • highway road markings, • road studs, • installation and removal of temporary road markings and road studs, • high friction surfacing, • crack sealing and • pavement joint repair. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of the activities set out in above, · undertaking …

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: East of England

Value: £62,974,027 exc. VAT · £75,568,832 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

34922100 Road markings45000000 Construction work45213310 Construction work for buildings relating to road transport45233100 Construction work for highways, roads45233120 Road construction works45233121 Main road construction works

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #4Road Markings (Midlands) East Midlands, West Midlands 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£82,000,000

This Lot (10/M) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the installation and removal of: • highway road markings, • road studs, • installation and removal of temporary road markings and road studs, • high friction surfacing, • crack sealing and • pavement joint repair. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of the activities set out in above, · undertaking …

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: East Midlands, West Midlands

Value: £82,000,000 exc. VAT · £98,400,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #5Road Markings (North East) North East 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£38,991,000

This Lot (10/NE) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the installation and removal of: • highway road markings, • road studs, • installation and removal of temporary road markings and road studs, • high friction surfacing, • crack sealing and • pavement joint repair. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of the activities set out in above, · undertaking…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: North East

Value: £38,991,000 exc. VAT · £46,789,200 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #6Road Markings (North West) North West 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£34,905,199

This Lot (10/NW) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the installation and removal of: • highway road markings, • road studs, • installation and removal of temporary road markings and road studs, • high friction surfacing, • crack sealing and • pavement joint repair. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of the activities set out in above, · undertaking…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: North West

Value: £34,905,199 exc. VAT · £41,886,239 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #7Road Markings (South East) South East 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£25,488,286

This Lot (10/SE) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the installation and removal of: • highway road markings, • road studs, • installation and removal of temporary road markings and road studs, • high friction surfacing, • crack sealing and • pavement joint repair. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of the activities set out in above, · undertaking…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: South East

Value: £25,488,286 exc. VAT · £30,585,943 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #8Road Markings (South West) South West 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£22,292,405

This Lot (10/SW) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the installation and removal of: • highway road markings, • road studs, • installation and removal of temporary road markings and road studs, • high friction surfacing, • crack sealing and • pavement joint repair. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of the activities set out in above, · undertaking…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: South West

Value: £22,292,405 exc. VAT · £26,750,887 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #9Signs & Lighting (East of England) East of England 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£55,512,576

This Lot (11/E) covers the supply of materials, plant, products and people for the installation, removal and commissioning of: • road lighting and • traffic signs and other highway electrical equipment (excluding roadside technology assets). Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of section above, · pre-construction services, · elements of supplier design, · the provision …

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: East of England

Value: £55,512,576 exc. VAT · £66,615,091 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

31000000 Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting31500000 Lighting equipment and electric lamps31523000 Illuminated signs and nameplates31530000 Parts of lamps and lighting equipment34928500 Street-lighting equipment34928510 Street-lighting columns

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #10Signs & Lighting (Midlands) East Midlands, West Midlands 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£90,000,000

This Lot (11/M) covers the supply of materials, plant, products and people for the installation, removal and commissioning of: • road lighting and • traffic signs and other highway electrical equipment (excluding roadside technology assets). Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of section above, · pre-construction services, · elements of supplier design, · the provision …

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: East Midlands, West Midlands

Value: £90,000,000 exc. VAT · £108,000,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #11Signs & Lighting (North East) North East 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£65,430,000

This Lot (11/NE) covers the supply of materials, plant, products and people for the installation, removal and commissioning of: • road lighting and • traffic signs and other highway electrical equipment (excluding roadside technology assets). Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of section above, · pre-construction services, · elements of supplier design, · the provision…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: North East

Value: £65,430,000 exc. VAT · £78,516,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #12Signs & Lighting (North West) North West 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£84,399,331

This Lot (11/NW) covers the supply of materials, plant, products and people for the installation, removal and commissioning of: • road lighting and • traffic signs and other highway electrical equipment (excluding roadside technology assets). Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of section above, · pre-construction services, · elements of supplier design, · the provision…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: North West

Value: £84,399,331 exc. VAT · £101,279,197 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #13Signs & Lighting (South East) South East 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£31,140,529

This Lot (11/SE) covers the supply of materials, plant, products and people for the installation, removal and commissioning of: • road lighting and • traffic signs and other highway electrical equipment (excluding roadside technology assets). Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of section above, · pre-construction services, · elements of supplier design, · the provision…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: South East

Value: £31,140,529 exc. VAT · £37,368,635 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #14Signs & Lighting (South West) South West 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£10,603,175

This Lot (11/SW) covers the supply of materials, plant, products and people for the installation, removal and commissioning of: • road lighting and • traffic signs and other highway electrical equipment (excluding roadside technology assets). Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisation for the purpose of section above, · pre-construction services, · elements of supplier design, · the provision…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: South West

Value: £10,603,175 exc. VAT · £12,723,810 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #15Vehicle Restraint Systems / Road Restraint Systems (East of England) East of England 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£33,307,545

This Lot (12/E) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the: installation and removal of road restraint systems (vehicle and pedestrian), • installation and repair of non-concrete bridge parapets,  • push tests of existing road restraint systems, • temporary works and • installation and removal of highway fencing and environmental barrier. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisa…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: East of England

Value: £33,307,545 exc. VAT · £39,969,054 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

34928100 Crash barriers34928110 Road barriers34928300 Safety barriers45000000 Construction work45213310 Construction work for buildings relating to road transport45233100 Construction work for highways, roads

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #16Vehicle Restraint Systems / Road Restraint Systems (Midlands) East Midlands, West Midlands 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£66,000,000

This Lot (12/M) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the: installation and removal of road restraint systems (vehicle and pedestrian), • installation and repair of non-concrete bridge parapets,  • push tests of existing road restraint systems, • temporary works and • installation and removal of highway fencing and environmental barrier. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilisa…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: East Midlands, West Midlands

Value: £66,000,000 exc. VAT · £79,200,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #17Vehicle Restraint Systems / Road Restraint Systems (North East) North East 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£66,825,000

This Lot (12/NE) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the: • installation and removal of road restraint systems (vehicle and pedestrian), • installation and repair of non-concrete bridge parapets,  • push tests of existing road restraint systems, • temporary works and • installation and removal of highway fencing and environmental barrier. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · m…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: North East

Value: £66,825,000 exc. VAT · £80,190,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #18Vehicle Restraint Systems / Road Restraint Systems (North West) North West 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£22,221,836

This Lot (12/NW) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the: installation and removal of road restraint systems (vehicle and pedestrian), • installation and repair of non-concrete bridge parapets,  • push tests of existing road restraint systems, • temporary works and • installation and removal of highway fencing and environmental barrier. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilis…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: North West

Value: £22,221,836 exc. VAT · £26,666,203 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #19Vehicle Restraint Systems / Road Restraint Systems (South East) South East 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£61,257,957

This Lot (12/SE) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the: installation and removal of road restraint systems (vehicle and pedestrian), • installation and repair of non-concrete bridge parapets,  • push tests of existing road restraint systems, • temporary works and • installation and removal of highway fencing and environmental barrier. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilis…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: South East

Value: £61,257,957 exc. VAT · £73,509,548 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #20Vehicle Restraint Systems / Road Restraint Systems (South West) South West 8 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£41,738,486

This Lot (12/SW) covers the supply of materials, plant and people for the: installation and removal of road restraint systems (vehicle and pedestrian), • installation and repair of non-concrete bridge parapets,  • push tests of existing road restraint systems, • temporary works and • installation and removal of highway fencing and environmental barrier. Other duties This Lot also includes the following activities: · the delivery and management of works associated with or ancillary to the activities set out in above, · design of their works (optional) · Framework Mobilisation, · mobilis…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: South West

Value: £41,738,486 exc. VAT · £50,086,183 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #21General Civils, Drainage & Concrete (East of England) East of England 8 yrsPublished value£315,938,792

This Lot (2/E) covers the supply of products, materials, plant, equipment and people to carry out construction and removal activities, including: • highway drainage assets, • pipes, • ditches, • swales, • ponds, • the control and disposal of contaminated material, • associated technology works, • earthworks, • ducting, • kerbing, • footways, • rigid pavement, • retexturing of exposed concrete pavement, • site clearance, • brick, block and stonework, • piling, • temporary works required to ensure a safe method of working, • demolition, • structural steelworks, • reinforced earth ab…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Delivery: East of England

Value: £315,938,792 exc. VAT · £379,126,551 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #22General Civils, Drainage & Concrete (Midlands) East Midlands, West Midlands 8 yrsPublished value£145,250,000

This Lot (2/M) covers the supply of products, materials, plant, equipment and people to carry out construction and removal activities, including: • highway drainage assets, • pipes, • ditches, • swales, • ponds, • the control and disposal of contaminated material, • associated technology works, • earthworks, • ducting, • kerbing, • footways, • rigid pavement, • retexturing of exposed concrete pavement, • site clearance, • brick, block and stonework, • piling, • temporary works required to ensure a safe method of working, • demolition, • structural steelworks, • reinforced earth ab…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Delivery: East Midlands, West Midlands

Value: £145,250,000 exc. VAT · £174,300,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #23General Civils, Drainage & Concrete (North East) North East 8 yrsPublished value£98,100,000

This Lot (2/NE) covers the supply of products, materials, plant, equipment and people to carry out construction and removal activities, including: • highway drainage assets, • pipes, • ditches, • swales, • ponds, • the control and disposal of contaminated material, • associated technology works, • earthworks, • ducting, • kerbing, • footways, • rigid pavement, • retexturing of exposed concrete pavement, • site clearance, • brick, block and stonework, • piling, • temporary works required to ensure a safe method of working, • demolition, • structural steelworks, • reinforced earth a…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Delivery: North East

Value: £98,100,000 exc. VAT · £117,720,000 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #24General Civils, Drainage & Concrete (North West) North West 8 yrsPublished value£164,257,911

This Lot (2/NW) covers the supply of products, materials, plant, equipment and people to carry out construction and removal activities, including: • highway drainage assets, • pipes, • ditches, • swales, • ponds, • the control and disposal of contaminated material, • associated technology works, • earthworks, • ducting, • kerbing, • footways, • rigid pavement, • retexturing of exposed concrete pavement, • site clearance, • brick, block and stonework, • piling, • temporary works required to ensure a safe method of working, • demolition, • structural steelworks, • reinforced earth a…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Delivery: North West

Value: £164,257,911 exc. VAT · £197,109,493 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

Lot #25General Civils, Drainage & Concrete (South East) South East 8 yrsPublished value£255,454,445

This Lot (2/SE) covers the supply of products, materials, plant, equipment and people to carry out construction and removal activities, including: • highway drainage assets, • pipes, • ditches, • swales, • ponds, • the control and disposal of contaminated material, • associated technology works, • earthworks, • ducting, • kerbing, • footways, • rigid pavement, • retexturing of exposed concrete pavement, • site clearance, • brick, block and stonework, • piling, • temporary works required to ensure a safe method of working, • demolition, • structural steelworks, • reinforced earth a…

Contract period: 15 Sept 2027 — 15 Sept 2035 (8 yrs)Delivery: South East

Value: £255,454,445 exc. VAT · £306,545,334 inc. VAT
Extensions: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Second stage: up to 20 candidates invited to tender

Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3

Economic & financial standing
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Technical & professional ability
Please refer to the Conditions of Participation Guidance document.
Condition of participation
Please refer to the Information Memorandum document. shortlisting

What it takes to win

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more

How bids were scored · same split on all 64 lots

Quality: 70%Price: 30%

Published sub-criteria (2)

Quality Submission — 70%
Commercial Submission — 30%

Published award criteria (2)

Quality Submission — As part of the Quality Submission at Tender stage, Suppliers will be required to respond to a number of Quality Questions based on the themes below. - Health and Safety (Lot specific) - Stakeholder Management and Collaboration (Framework level) - Commercial (Framework level) - Delivery (Lot specific) - Organisation and Resources (Framework level) - Social Value (Framework level) Each Quality Question will be weighted individually to reach the full percentage weighting (i.e. 70%). More information on the weightings and scoring methodology will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents, following supplier shortlisting at CoP stage.
Commercial Submission — As part of the Commercial Submission at Tender stage, National Highways will use both the Weighted Value for Money Index (WVFMI) and the Relative Evaluation method to assess the tenders, depending on the Lots the suppliers tender for. More information on the tender assessment procedure will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents, following supplier shortlisting at CoP stage.

Please refer to Annex E of the Conditions of Participation Guidance document (SDF2_PSQ_Annex E_Bidding and Award Rules)

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category: Works
Notice status: Closed
Procurement threshold: Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 29 Sept 2025, 10:57 BST
Last source update: 29 Sept 2025, 10:57 BST
Award evaluation window: Submission end — 1 Jun 2027, 23:59 BST
Authority reference: SDF2
Latest notice: Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV): Artificial grassAssembly and erection of prefabricated structuresAssembly of metal structuresBlast-cleaning services for tubular structuresCarriageway resurfacing worksCivil engineering consultancy servicesCommissioning of public lighting installationsConcrete workConstruction consultancy servicesConstruction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)+2 more
Delivery area: UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515f3 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary: As per the Contract documents.

How it runs: The procurement will follow the Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024. The Competitive Flexible Procedure has been selected as it provides National Highways with the opportunity to achieve a more effective, flexible, and value-driven procurement process, ultimately leading to better project outcomes and a stronger Service Provider more…
relationship. National Highways will be employing the use of two different Competitive Flexible Procedures dependent upon the Lot. For Lots 1, 5.1 and 5.2, National Highways will utilise a 3-stage process (Process 1) and for Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12, a 2-stage process will be used (Process 2). A full description of the two Competitive Flexible Procedures and how National Highways intends to employ them can be found in the Conditions of Participation Documents, specifically the Information Memorandum. As well as the Guidance documents to support suppliers through the Conditions of Participation process, National Highways has recorded a number of informative narrated presentations to guide suppliers through the procurement process. These presentations can be found on National Highways eSourcing Portal. Registration information can be found in the "Submission" section of this notice. National Highways informs that where a number has been applied to the maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender, this relates to all Sublots under a Lot rather than an individual Sublot. Note: registration on the Central Digital Platform will be a mandatory requirement to participate in this procurement process. We hereby confirm, National Highways has conducted a Conflict of Interest (CoI) assessment, prior to the issue of this Notice. Such CoI assessments shall continue at appropriate stages throughout this procurement process.

Review and risk notes

Risks: National Highways has identified a number of known risks that may occur during the term for the framework agreement. These will be set out in the draft contract documents as Compensation Events. Should any of the known risks materialise, National Highways reserves the right to make a modification in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.

How it was run

Official notice

Run throughJaggaer ↗Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN

Portal record ↗

Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Expression of interest (EOI): 14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Appointment period ends: 14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Clarification deadline: 24 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
Submission channel: Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission: Allowed
Accepted languages: en

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

National Highways will use an eSourcing Portal called Jaggaer in this procurement exercise. Information on how to take part in this Tender is detailed below: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): Visit - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - more…

You will shortly receive an email with your unique password. 2. Express an Interest in the tender: a. Login to the portal - Click in the 'PQQs Open to All Suppliers' area. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, aka Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. Suppliers are advised to ensure they fully understand the PQQs they are required to complete. b. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs’ page (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can access any attachments by clicking the 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box. You will need to complete this process on every PQQ (Lot) are you applying for. All suppliers are required to complete PQQ_105. 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ Details', you can 'Create Response' or 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining).You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ. Submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance, please consult online help or contact the eTendering help desk. You should also be aware that if your bid is successful the resulting contract will be published. In some circumstances, limited redactions will be made to tender documentation and/or contracts before they are published in order to comply with existing law, to protect commercial interests and for the protection of national security. Further information will be set out in the Tender Documents. Framework dates stated are indicative and may be subject to change. National Highways reserves the right not to accept the highest scoring, or any, tender. Bidders should note that tenders are submitted at the supplier's own cost and risk. National Highways may cancel the competition or part of it for any reason, and bidders' costs will not be reimbursed. National Highways expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of this tendering exercise commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will National Highways be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

Timeline

8 published dates · Europe/London

Planning notice published
16 May 2025, 14:27 BST
Tender notice published355 days ago
29 Sept 2025, 10:57 BST
Clarification questions by330 days ago
24 Oct 2025, 17:00 BST
Expressions of interest by309 days ago
14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Admission / appointment period ends309 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
14 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
Next notice expected240 days ago
22 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
Award decision expected byin 255 days
1 Jun 2027, 23:59 BST
Contract startsin 360 days
15 Sept 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 16 May 2025

Tender notice published
29 Sept 2025, 10:57 BSTUK4
Pipeline notice published
16 May 2025, 14:27 BSTUK1

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

National Highways

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-COH: 09346363 Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, South East, GU1 4LZ [email protected]

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Official documents & specifications (8)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsoctet-stream
Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsPDF
Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsPDF
Conflict of interest declarationtenderConflict of interest declarationNot published
Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsPDF
Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsAccess: Following the Conditions of Participation stage, the Tender documents will be made available to the shortlisted suppliers via the eSourcing Portal.

Notices published for this procedure

Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender29 Sept 2025, 10:57 BST
Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender16 May 2025, 14:27 BST