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S30075d Third Generation Midlands Regional Traffic Model Build

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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19 May 2026 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process highlighted involves National Highways Limited, situated at Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, England. It focuses on the "S30075d Third Generation Midlands Regional Traffic Model Build" and is classified under development consultancy services (CPV code 73220000). The project location includes a broad scope covering the United Kingdom and other regions worldwide. This procurement has reached the award stage, with AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture appointed as the supplier. The contract commenced on 19th May 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2028. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 25th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in traffic model development consultancy services. As the project aims to update crucial traffic models, businesses adept at providing innovative and robust solutions to evolving travel behaviour will find potential for growth. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suited to engage with this opportunity due to the suitability criteria defined within the tender process. Large established firms like the AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture demonstrate the tender's potential to attract major players and collaborations, reinforcing its scope and the strategic importance of contributing to the Midlands Regional Traffic Model development.

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Notice Title

S30075d Third Generation Midlands Regional Traffic Model Build

Notice Description

The existing traffic models have delivered substantial efficiency savings for National Highways by streamlining traffic modelling and economic appraisal activities across Project Control Framework (PCF) schemes and have played a critical role in underpinning the RIS2 and RIS3 business cases. However, the current models are based on 2019 travel patterns and, while providing forecasts to 2061, no longer fully reflect post COVID changes in travel behaviour. This project is therefore essential to update the baseline year to 2025 and produce a refreshed set of forecasts, ensuring a robust, credible and contemporary evidence base to support decision making. Delivered as part of the Road Traffic Modelling RTM programme, the project focuses on the development of the third generation Midlands Regional Traffic Model MRTM3, replacing the existing MRTM2 model. The refreshed models will strengthen support for both existing and emerging use cases, maintain confidence in future investment decisions, and require appointed consultants to work proactively with other suppliers across the RTM3 programme to ensure consistency and coherence across the national modelling framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d524722-da65-4fa1-9918-ffa5f6a11e9f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£623,219 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£623,219 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
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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

ATKINSRÉALIS JACOBS JOINT VENTURE

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