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ORT0090 - Provision of Operational Technology - Inspection, Test Witnessing, and Specialist Support Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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03 Mar 2025 at 12:11

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14 Aug 2023 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has concluded the tender process for the "Provision of Operational Technology - Inspection, Test Witnessing, and Specialist Support Services" with an awarded contract to WSP UK Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Testing (CPV 72254000) and encompasses services locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and international regions. The procurement method adopted was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16 June 2023, with the contract running from 20 June 2023 to 19 June 2027, valued at £2,700,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software testing and operational technology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract. Winning this tender can facilitate enhanced business portfolios, providing valuable experience in handling complex, large-scale projects. Businesses will gain exposure by delivering services for a high-profile organisation like National Highways, potentially opening doors to future contracts within both the public and private sectors.

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Notice Title

ORT0090 - Provision of Operational Technology - Inspection, Test Witnessing, and Specialist Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of Operational Technology - Inspection, Test Witnessing, and Specialist Support Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db9c4b39-bd42-4c71-8eb5-20f444d97d17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/782dbde8-58e9-4d48-a695-74bb4a34a3b2
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2023 - 19 Jun 2027 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6HA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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