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National Highways is procuring **Product Development and Innovation Services** from Costain Ltd under the SPaTS 2 framework (Lot 1), with a contract value of GBP 19,890.78, running from 10 July 2024 to 28 February 2025. This small task order supports National Highways' Specialist Professional and Technical Services, likely providing innovation and development expertise for highways projects. In strategic context, Costain is a key partner to National Highways, recently awarded larger contracts like the £100m+ M5 Junction 22A for gigafactory access to boost economic growth and alleviate congestion.
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2de5e7-15a3-44fa-858a-551b4a6d2954