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Control Room Operational Communications Technology Service (CROCTS) 2026 - 2027

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process for the Control Room Operational Communications Technology Service (CROCTS) 2026 - 2027, contracted under the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Crown Commercial Services Framework. The procurement, classified under "Servers" (CPV code 48820000) and "Computer-related services" (CPV code 72500000), involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an active award on 16th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2027, reaching numerous locations including the United Kingdom and global regions. The contract holds a total value of £3,695,049.77.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advanced IT solutions, particularly large-scale businesses capable of providing robust communication technology services. The requirement for continued support and necessary replatforming of systems such as CROCTS and DS300 makes it ideal for companies with expertise in server and computer-related services. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, the significant contract value and global service scope suggest a substantial project scale, apt for well-established entities seeking to expand their footprint in public sector technology services. The awarded contract was achieved by NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED, affirming the competitive nature and high standards expected in such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control Room Operational Communications Technology Service (CROCTS) 2026 - 2027

Notice Description

Contracted through RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Crown Commercial Services Framework. This Direct Award is for the provision of continued support and necessary replatforming of the CROCTS and DS300 systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc6cb096-6030-4e97-aa05-16382d4fdc4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c926260e-1b0b-42aa-be58-f60a81d14025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,695,049 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,695,049 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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