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Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has concluded a contract for an Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC), specifically designed for South East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at £680,699.60, falls under the Information Technology Services category and was awarded using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage, marking the completion of the procurement process, commenced on 10th July 2026, with a contract period extending until 29th September 2027. This initiative leverages the Osprey system, which is integral for Collaborative Traffic Management and has the potential to reduce journey times significantly.

This contract award presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management and information technology services, especially those experienced in smart traffic solutions and system integrations with local authority networks. Although the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with capabilities in innovative traffic control technologies and strategic traffic flow enhancements would find the project well aligned with their strengths. Such projects not only offer immediate business growth through contract execution but also enable broader portfolio expansion and demonstration of competency in delivering large-scale public infrastructure solutions.

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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
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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

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 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 LIMITED
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
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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