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ITEP0981 - Contract Management System

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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30 Jul 2026 at 08:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "ITEP0981 - Contract Management System" was conducted by National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England. This tender pertains to the industry category of "Contact management software package" with the CPV code 48333000. It involved the procurement of a service license for the existing contract management system, CONTRACTS, or a suitable replacement. The process used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender status is complete, the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2029. The procurement and usage span a wide geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. Notably, the award for the contract, valued at GBP 3,450,000, was made active on 29th July 2026 to thinkproject UK Limited.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses dealing in software solutions, particularly those with an established infrastructure to support contract management systems across extensive geographical locations. Although this procurement was not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive software packages and systems integration might find similar tenders beneficial for growth. The process reflects the strategic use of framework agreements, opening avenues for competitive positioning for future selective procurement processes initiated by public sector entities like National Highways Limited. Business growth can be augmented by aligning technological offerings with the requirements of large-scale public infrastructure entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP0981 - Contract Management System

Notice Description

The business needs to procure a new service license of the existing contract management system, CONTRACTS formerly known as CEMAR, or that of a replacement system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c645e6eb-785f-46f6-a7d1-37ee288eeb14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da3002f-5de5-46e5-bd12-a87c1c6f3fba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48333000 - Contact management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THINKPROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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