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ITEP0989 - LTC017: Lower Thames Crossing Finance ERP

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ITEP0989 - LTC017: Lower Thames Crossing Finance ERP" was conducted by National Highways Limited and is classified under the "Programming services of application software" industry category. The contract is valued at £1,248,585 and was realised through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender stage is complete, it was initially active with a tender period ending on 7th November 2025. The contract runs from 6th January 2026 to 30th September 2031, serving locations in the East of England and London, United Kingdom. This process moved to the award stage on 23rd January 2026, with VE3 Global Ltd as the successful supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software application programming services, especially those capable of handling extensive finance systems for infrastructure projects. While a large enterprise, VE3 Global Ltd, won the contract, businesses, including SMEs, can find prospective openings in similar future undertakings managed by National Highways Limited. The focus on specialised finance and management account systems highlights an area of growth for IT service providers capable of delivering complex software solutions, combined with maintenance and support over an extended period, catering to regulated enterprises within the infrastructural domain.

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Notice Title

ITEP0989 - LTC017: Lower Thames Crossing Finance ERP

Notice Description

Contract for the selection, implementation, maintenance and support of a finance system for Lower Thames Crossing to operate and produce financial and management accounts as an independent regulated enterprise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975ba958-45ec-4907-a3b2-d731ec8dc7cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,248,585 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 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
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VE3 GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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