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S30159 MRTM3

National Highways

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07 Oct 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured a new freight dataset held by Jacobs for use across the RTM3 programme. The dataset is intended to improve freight modelling by providing better freight-related inputs for the development, validation and application of the programme’s models, strengthening their analytical capability and improving how freight travel time is represented and valued. This is a data procurement supporting transport modelling, rather than a contract to deliver transport services or infrastructure. The programme’s Matrix TCG, which includes National Highways and members of the RTM3 supply chain, considered the dataset a substantial improvement on the industry’s existing standard freight data. Its use is intended to raise the quality and capability of freight modelling across the programme. The stated delivery geography spans the United Kingdom and international locations.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture. The award was made on 7 October 2026 for £160,000. The contract period runs from 8 October 2026 to 31 March 2028. National Highways used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The stated procurement value and the awarded value are both £160,000. The response deadline was 29 September 2026. The data is for the RTM3 programme; the recorded delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The procurement was classified as services, with development consultancy identified as its classification. The award records the joint venture as the selected supplier; no separate evaluation criteria are stated in the available process details.

For suppliers competing for a comparable requirement from National Highways, this award demonstrates demand for specialist freight data that can improve transport modelling, particularly the representation and valuation of freight travel time. A credible competitor would need access to a robust freight dataset and the ability to show how it can be incorporated into the RTM3 programme’s modelling work, including model development, validation and application. The buyer’s stated aim was a material improvement over industry-standard freight data, so data quality and demonstrable analytical value are central to the requirement. The work also calls for understanding of freight modelling and the programme’s modelling needs, rather than general data supply alone. The award went to a large joint venture, although the procurement was marked suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30159 MRTM3

Notice Description

The scope of this work is to procure a new freight dataset held by Jacobs for use across the RTM3 programme. The dataset will support improvements to freight modelling and is aligned with the wider industry need to enhance the representation and valuation of freight travel time, following the Department for Transport's recent work in this area. The Matrix TCG, comprising representatives from National Highways and members of the RTM3 supply chain, has agreed that the procurement and use of this dataset represents a significant improvement on the current industry-standard freight data and will provide a positive step-change in the quality and capability of freight modelling across the programme. The dataset will be used to enhance the analytical capability of the RTMs and provide improved freight-related inputs to support the development, validation and application of the models.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dde3977-4d6f-4e77-99eb-ac2e3576cbc8
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9a77c7-7453-4dba-8398-93f58d35390e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
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

AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture

Further Information

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