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S30081 RTM3 Mobile Phone Network Data

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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08 May 2026 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, England, involved the tender titled "S30081 RTM3 Mobile Phone Network Data" within the development consultancy services sector, classified under CPV 73220000. This tender entails the procurement of expanded mobile phone network data to enhance traffic modelling systems, reflecting post-COVID travel changes. The process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ove Arup on 8th May 2026, and will span from 8th May 2026 to 30th September 2028. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total budget reaching £1,000,000. The services cover diverse locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a primary focus on services.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses, especially those proficient in mobile network data and traffic modelling consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to engage, given their flexibility and innovative approaches in handling expansive datasets and implementing traffic models. The collaboration with National Highways Limited offers companies a platform to demonstrate their capabilities in contributing to important infrastructure projects, supporting the development of robust traffic forecasts essential for national economic planning. Large-scale suppliers like Ove Arup have shown the potential for lucrative partnerships, highlighting the competitive advantage a well-executed project can bring in this dynamic and essential industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S30081 RTM3 Mobile Phone Network Data

Notice Description

The traffic models have delivered significant efficiency savings for National Highways by accelerating traffic modelling and economic appraisal across Project Control Framework (PCF) schemes and have been integral to the development of the RIS2 and RIS3 business cases. However, the current models are based on 2019 travel patterns and do not fully reflect post COVID travel behaviour. The Road Traffic Modelling 3 (RTM3) programme therefore seeks to update the models to a neutral 2025 post COVID baseline and produce refreshed forecasts, ensuring a robust and credible evidence base to support existing and emerging use cases. This project focuses on the procurement of expanded mobile phone network data to inform the development of prior matrices for RTM3, capturing detailed origin destination patterns across trip purposes, modes and user classes. The data is essential for model calibration, validation and forecasting, and consultants will be required to work proactively with those leading the Prior Matrix Technical Coordination Group to ensure consistency and coherence across the RTM3 programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df9483c0-b6a6-46b1-9469-eee2c750175c
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,639 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 30 Sep 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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
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

Further Information

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