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S30132 HOTA (26-27)

National Highways Limited

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12 Aug 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned specialist consultancy services for road traffic enforcement technology across the Strategic Road Network. The work supports Home Office Type Approval and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements underpinning speed and traffic enforcement cameras, helping ensure systems operate legally, safely and compliantly. The scope includes expert technical advice, governance, risk management and specialist project support for emerging technologies, regulatory changes and operational issues. It also covers contract management, audit trails, conflict-of-interest management and oversight of a specialist subcontractor. Delivery can take place in the United Kingdom and internationally, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and elsewhere. The relevant service category is development consultancy.

This procurement has been awarded and is complete. National Highways used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd - SPaTS on 29 July 2026 for £100,000. The contract runs from 29 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off process and was intended for specialist technical support rather than a broad general consultancy appointment. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the selected supplier is classified as a large organisation. There were no lots, and the award is active.

This award indicates demand for specialist consultancy combining road traffic enforcement technology, regulatory compliance and engineering assurance. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in Home Office Type Approval, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and the legal, safe operation of speed and traffic enforcement camera systems. Capability in technical advice, governance, risk management and project support would be important, particularly when responding to emerging technology, regulatory change and operational problems. Suppliers would also need robust contract controls, audit trails, conflict-of-interest arrangements and the ability to oversee specialist subcontractors. Experience of supporting a national strategic road network and working through a framework call-off would strengthen credibility, while the stated SME suitability indicates that smaller specialist firms may be capable of competing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30132 HOTA (26-27)

Notice Description

This work order will ensure National Highways has continued access to specialist expertise needed to meet Home Office Type Approval (HOTA) and ISO/IEC17025 requirements for road traffic enforcement technology, which underpins the legal, safe and compliant operation of systems such as speed and traffic enforcement cameras. The work will provide expert technical advice, governance, risk management and specialist project support that is not available internally, helping National Highways respond quickly to emerging technologies, regulatory changes and operational issues. Without this support, there is an increased risk of non-compliance, delays to enforcement technology deployment, challenges to the validity of enforcement activity, and potential impacts on road safety outcomes. The commission also puts robust controls in place through the supplier's contract management, audit trails, conflict of interest management and oversight of the specialist subcontractor, ensuring all activities are properly governed, represent value for money and support the safe, effective and legally compliant use of enforcement technology across the Strategic Road Network until March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c6f0d41-c691-4782-9a17-45af51da86db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb1cb81-d15e-4a89-b7d4-470061dc1297
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 Limited
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

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Further Information

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