Award

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

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways Limited has successfully awarded a contract for the "Control Room Operational Communications Technology Service (CROCTS) 2026 - 2027" project, valued at £3,695,049.77. This award was made under the RM6347 Vertical Application Solutions framework managed by the Crown Commercial Services. The procurement, classified under CPV codes for servers and computer-related services, will encompass multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and finalised with the contract period from 17 February 2026 to 16 February 2027. The award stage was completed, and details were published on 27 February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technology services, particularly in communications infrastructure, server solutions, and computer-related support. With the procurement awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited, there is potential for engagement with large-scale industry players capable of supporting complex systems and replatforming requirements. The project's expansive geographical scope also opens doors for international collaboration and service provision, ideally suited for businesses with a robust operational presence and experience in dealing with large contracts within a framework agreement context.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Contracted through RM6347 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.

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
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks 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

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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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