Award

ORT0188 Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) Replacement Programme RIS 3

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Award

20 May 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has reached the award stage for the project titled "ORT0188 Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) Replacement Programme RIS 3", handled by National Highways Limited. This contract involves supplying Environmental Sensor Stations to promote operational management and safety across strategic road networks. Operating from Birmingham, National Highways Limited seeks to implement these weather stations within various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The framework agreement has called upon selective procurement methods, with the contract commencing on 13th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2031. The contract value is £4,436,605.54, and it falls under the industry classification of weather stations (CPV: 38127000).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers capable of providing sophisticated environmental monitoring solutions that can facilitate enhanced road safety and operational efficiency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand well-positioned to compete, benefiting from criteria that support such entity types. Given its scope to deploy critical infrastructure across diverse geographies, this project is particularly suitable for businesses with reach and capacity in both national and international logistics and technology implementation. The success and collaboration of Vaisala Limited evidences the demand for experienced providers capable of leveraging and maintaining weather-sensitive technology across complex networks.

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Notice Title

ORT0188 Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) Replacement Programme RIS 3

Notice Description

This award notice is for the supply Environmental Sensor Stations for National Highways. The contract supports the deployment of monitoring equipment to capture environmental data to inform operational management and safety across the strategic road network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b9d0498-a606-492b-9bb4-514029b9e4b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884b5378-5cbc-4a04-b499-0d668c997c2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38127000 - Weather stations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,436,605 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,436,605 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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