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ORT0191 - Operational Technology Standards and Specifications (Work Package 1 - Project management activities)

National Highways Limited

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26 Aug 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited bought professional services for developing operational technology standards and specifications, under a work package covering project management activities. The stated deliverable is a manual for developing documents, with the classification describing document creation software development services. This is a services requirement rather than a supply of physical goods or construction works. The work is associated with National Highways’ operational technology standards and specification programme. Delivery coverage extends across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. Businesses with experience in controlled document development, standards and specifications, operational technology environments and project management would recognise the core requirement.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. National Highways used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 19 August 2026 at 12:00. The contract runs from 20 August 2026 to 19 August 2028, with an estimated value of £80,000. The award was made on 18 August 2026 to Atkins Realis, at an awarded value of £80,000, for the same contract period. The process was identified as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. No separate lots or detailed scoring criteria are stated in the procurement information.

This award confirms National Highways’ demand for structured operational technology standards and specification work, including project management and the development of supporting manuals. A competitor preparing for a future requirement with this buyer would need credible capability in document creation software development, technical standards and specifications, operational technology, and project delivery. The selected supplier was classified as a large organisation, while the opportunity was marked unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, indicating that substantial organisational capacity is relevant. Suppliers would also need to manage work across the broad geographical coverage associated with National Highways’ requirements and demonstrate the ability to produce controlled, usable documentation for complex technical programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ORT0191 - Operational Technology Standards and Specifications (Work Package 1 - Project management activities)

Notice Description

Manual for Development of Documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f84f004-61ab-4a8f-92ed-f8e4b4c3a319
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/152bbbc2-b043-4bdb-974d-72a2ef46c886
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212310 - Document creation software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2028 2-3 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 Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Atkins

Further Information

Notice Documents

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