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National Highways Limited
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Total contracts
397
Known spend
£2bn
273 disclosed
Average value
£9m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
NETWORK RAIL
12 winslatest 06 Oct 2026£1m
- 2
Holcim UK Limited
8 winslatest 05 Sept 2026£12m
- 3
Tarmac Trading Limited
7 winslatest 02 Sept 2026£8m
- 4
Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd
7 winslatest 15 Sept 2026£578,503
- 5
UK Power Networks
5 winslatest 02 Oct 2026£15m
- 6
Compass Minerals UK Ltd
5 winslatest 02 Oct 2026£3m
- 7
Phoenix Software Ltd
5 winslatest 15 Jul 2026£377,077
- 8
TLT LLP
4 winslatest 21 Aug 2026£6m
- 9
FM Conway Ltd
4 winslatest 07 Sept 2026£5m
- 10
Mott Macdonald
4 winslatest 28 Jul 2026£2m
What they buy
By CPV categoryConstruction worksCPV 45
41 contracts · £14,444
Transport equipmentCPV 34
28 contracts · £2m
IT servicesCPV 72
21 contracts · £140m
R&D servicesCPV 73
16 contracts0
Business servicesCPV 79
8 contracts · £8m
SoftwareCPV 48
8 contracts · £2m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
5 contracts · £48m
Chemical productsCPV 24
1 contract · £33m
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- M5 J31-30 NB MP 258.6-256 RS
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (4 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Nov 2026).
Nov 2026
60% confident
- PDF Framework - M61 Over Hulton to Chequerbent SDF
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (4 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Nov 2026).
Nov 2026
60% confident
- PDF Framework - A11 SBAttlebro-A1075 &NB A1075-FenSt rm&rsf Pk3.17
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (4 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Nov 2026).
Nov 2026
60% confident
- A47 J17-J20EB&J20-EyeGr rsf +J18-J19WBdrain Pk3.46
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (4 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Nov 2026).
Nov 2026
60% confident
- M42 J6 Bickenhill Structure Scheme - Ground Investigation Works
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (6 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2026).
Dec 2026
40% confident
- PDF Framework - A14 J33 to J34 NRTS Ducted Network
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (6 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2026).
Dec 2026
40% confident
- PDF Framework - A3 NB & SB Thursley-Hindhead Tunnel
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (6 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jan 2027).
Jan 2027
40% confident
- PDF Framework - A38 NB Exit to Toyota Island Pavement
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (6 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jan 2027).
Jan 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (397)
Lower thames crossing (LTC) owner controlled insurance programme (OCIP)
National Highways requires suitable insurance policies for the construction of Lower Thames Crossing. For more information about the project, please follow this link: https://natio
M62 hartshead moor services footbridge - ground investigation
This contract is for carrying out detailed ground investigation work to support the replacement of the footbridge at M62 Hartshead Moor Services. It is being run by National Highways under its Ground Investigation Framework (Lot 2 – North‑East and Yorkshire) and has been awarded to Strata Geotechnics (Van Elle Limited).
ITEP1260 - lexisnexis 26/29
LexisNexis 3 year agreement £15,434.64 (excluding VAT)
ITEP1260 - lexisnexis 26/29
LexisNexis 3 year agreement £15,434.64 (excluding VAT)
M5 J20-21 MP164 st george's rail deck - main scheme
M5 J20-21 MP164 St George's Rail Deck - Main Scheme - RSS Int.
Lower thames crossing (LTC) owner controlled insurance programme (OCIP) for follow insurers
National Highways requires follow insurers to provide suitable insurance cover in line with the appointed lead insurers contract of insurance policy for the construction of Lower T
Apprenticeship with university of lincoln
National Highways requires an approved apprenticeship provider with established expertise in engineering education and delivery of the Electrical and Electronic Engineer (Degree) A
619711 – A303 kimpton quarley C4 utility diversion
619711 – A303 Kimpton Quarley C4 Utility Diversion. Works due to 4 way duct being identified on site during construction. OCU provided a two-person civils team and supervisor to at
Production equipment 2026
update filming equipment, to maximise efficiency, improve the quality of our communications across all channels and reduce manual handling injuries, helping with team health & safe
A46 newark bypass
This opportunity relates to the A46 Newark Bypass road scheme which is a critical part of National Highways’ investment to make all our major roads more dependable, durable and mos
Area 9 potassium acetate order 3
The contract is for supplying 10,000 litres of potassium acetate to the government’s Area 9 location.
1,014,680.42
The key aim of this proposal is for the delivery of an enterprise risk management (ERM) for National Highways. The new ERM solution will replace the current risk reporting suites -
LTC - animation and motion graphics
The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is the biggest investment in the UK’s road network for a generation and will be an essential component in the UK’s future transport infrastructure.
PDF framework - A1 seaton burn to stannington
This is a framework contract for works on the A1 road between Seaton Burn and Stannington, intended for contractors who can deliver civil engineering and road‑maintenance services on that stretch.
PDF framework - M3 southbound fleet services to upnately
This contract is a framework agreement for providing fleet services on the M3 southbound corridor to UpNately, intended for companies that can supply and manage the required vehicles and staff.
PDF framework - M4 J19-18 EB MP 173.7 - 169 RS
This is a framework agreement for civil engineering works on the M4 motorway between junctions 19 and 18 eastbound, covering mileposts 173.7 to 169.
LTC- LTC046/ITEP1218-Poppulo harmony - unlimited admin user
Poppulo is a digital communication tool which enables content to be shared easily with the whole programme via email, intranet, display panels, and an application. This tool enable
ITEP1193 - umbraco support 26-27
The National Highways Website uses a software platform called ‘Umbraco’ as the Content Management System (CMS). The use of this system makes it easy for staff in the business to up
Whistleblowing report system
This contract is for a whistleblowing service that supplies a secure online portal, a multilingual helpline and a case‑management system so employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders can raise concerns safely, confidentially and anonymously.
ITEP1168 - cyber R&D project
National Highways intends to directly award a contract for the delivery of independent cyber security research and development. The requirement is for academic-led, evidence-based