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S30003 Project Nectarine Enablement

National Highways

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: National Highways

Buyer Address: Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA, England

Contact Email: spats3@nationalhighways.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
99197.6 GBP
Published
07 Aug 2025, 08:25
Deadline
08 Jul 2025, 18:00
Contract Start
31 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Oct 2025, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
73220000 - Development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

A new high-profile scheme is now entering PCF stage 1&2 (Options) codenamed Nectarine, which are junction upgrades at A421 associated with the construction and operation of the Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire. This park will be part of a larger 476-acre entertainment resort complex, which is expected to open by 2031. It is reported that the new theme park is set to generate nearly £50bn for the economy as well as creating around 28,000 jobs - 20,000 in the construction period and 8,000 working on the site when it opens to visitors. Due to the high-profile nature of this scheme, there is a requirement is work efficiently, to streamline processes and find faster ways to deliver.

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