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Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC)

National Highways

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28 Jul 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured urban traffic management and control system services for the South East and Yorkshire and the Humber. The requirement supports the Osprey UTMC system used for collaborative traffic management in these areas. The system interfaces with local authority equipment and enables operators to set traffic-management strategies, including strategic variable message signs and predefined traffic-light settings at junctions. These controls are used to manage traffic entering and leaving the strategic road network, particularly when traffic is diverted. The procurement is classified as information technology services and falls within the broader services category. The operational purpose is to improve traffic flow and manage journeys across the affected road networks.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. National Highways Limited awarded the contract to Mott MacDonald Limited on 10 July 2026. The awarded value is £680,699.60. The contract period runs from 10 July 2026 to 29 September 2027. The tender submission deadline was 9 July 2026 at 12:00. The award is active and the procurement is complete. The contract covers the full requirement across the South East and Yorkshire and the Humber rather than separately identified lots. It was not presented as suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand from National Highways for specialist urban traffic management and control technology supporting the strategic road network. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need experience operating or developing UTMC platforms, integrating traffic-management software with local authority equipment, and supporting live control of traffic signals and variable message signs. Relevant capability would include designing and maintaining predefined traffic strategies, enabling operators to manage diversions, and demonstrating reliable interfaces across different authorities and equipment environments. The requirement suits established, technically capable suppliers with the capacity to support a large, geographically distributed highways operation and to deliver measurable improvements in traffic flow and journey management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC)

Notice Description

Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC) for SE & YNE National Highways utilises the UTMC system (Osprey) and is used for CTM (Collaborative Traffic Management) in SE and YNE. Osprey interfaces with local authority equipment and is utilised by operators to set strategies that enhance traffic flow on diversions and establish strategic variable message signs within the jurisdiction of the authorities. Daily, operators use Osprey to actively manage traffic entering and exiting the SRN by manipulating traffic lights at junctions with predefined settings. These settings have been shown to yield up to a 37% reduction in journey times at certain locations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-738ab9e9-63ab-4ada-a264-30957b8c8de0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103f1b22-4254-4c06-a46a-f8c45d3fd2c4
Current Stage
Award
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£680,699 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£680,699 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 29 Sep 2027 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NL
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mott MacDonald

Further Information

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