NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways is initiating a tender process for the "NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service". This procurement is focused on telecommunications services and falls under the "Telecommunications services" industry category. The project involves the provision, operation, and maintenance of telecommunications between roadside and central locations across England's strategic road network. The contract scope is extensive, covering cable-based, wireless, and public network technologies. A market engagement event is scheduled for 17 January 2025, at the National Highways office in Birmingham, with expressions of interest required by 8 January 2025. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to secure supply partners by mid-2025, well in advance of the current contract's end date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, with a contract value estimated between £500,000,000 and £800,000,000. It is well-suited for project management contractors, telecommunications equipment suppliers, fixed and mobile network operators, and highways infrastructure civil contractors. Additionally, small to medium enterprises with specialist expertise in telecommunications and related services could greatly benefit as part of the supply chain. Businesses interested in this opportunity must demonstrate competence in working with bespoke systems and adhering to safety protocols within motorway environments. This project promises to be a high-profile, long-term engagement with a duration of up to nine and a half years, offering substantial business continuity and expansion potential.

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NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th December 2024 11:31:32 AM
Contract Summary

This opportunity relates to the provision, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services between the roadside and various central locations for National Highways , the body responsible for England's strategic road network. The National Roads Telecommunications Service (NRTS) project currently provides services to over 38,000 end devices on the ~2,000 miles of the strategic road network. These telecommunications services provide connectivity between central locations and roadside devices such as variable message signs, emergency telephones and CCTV cameras.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

64200000

CPV Division(s)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services
Awarding Authority

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

Buyer Name

Gavin Murphie

Buyer Email

NRTS3Team@nationalhighways.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Birmingham

United Kingdom

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NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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