ITEP0634 - Carbon & Cost Estimating Software 24/25

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Award

24 Sep 2024 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited sought procurement for the "ITEP0634 - Carbon & Cost Estimating Software 24/25", a project aimed at enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of cost and carbon estimating outputs across various levels. This tender, classified under the IT software package industry category (CPV code: 48517000), has reached the award stage, with BENCHMARK ESTIMATING selected as the supplier. The procurement process, using a selective method, was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is valued at GBP 1,775,000. The award was formalised on 18th July 2024, with the contract period starting on 15th June 2026 and concluding by 21st July 2026. National Highways operates from Birmingham, England, with specified delivery across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents business expansion opportunities, particularly for IT software firms capable of delivering sophisticated estimating systems. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the scale of this contract denotes suitability for larger organisations with the expertise to handle complex solutions for large-scale infrastructural projects. Companies positioned within the IT software development sector, particularly those focused on data analytics and software solutions for cost estimation, stand to gain significantly by contributing innovative tools that streamline financial and carbon assessments for programmes and portfolios.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ITEP0634 - Carbon & Cost Estimating Software 24/25

Notice Description

Estimating software to provide the business with accurate, consistent and efficient whole life cost and carbon estimating outputs at project, programme and portfolio level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08ebee1f-914b-40eb-999d-800a9008dc11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a407d913-45aa-4238-bcaf-0aa2222e206d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,775,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,515,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 21 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENCHMARK ESTIMATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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