Award

ITEP1087 - Groundsure - Insight Map GIS Licence Renewal 2025 - 2027

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed the tender process for the GIS Licence Renewal 2025 - 2027 under the title "ITEP1087 - Groundsure – Insight Map GIS Licence Renewal 2025 - 2027". The procurement, falling within the goods sector, specifically caters to geographic information systems (GIS) and was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £37,370.90 gross, was awarded to Groundsure Limited on 6th January 2026, with the contract term running from 24th January 2026 to 23rd January 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the GIS sector, especially those capable of providing multiple concurrent licences to support infrastructure projects like the Lower Thames Crossing. Companies specialising in GIS technology, particularly those with an existing footprint in the UK, would find such tenders advantageous to pursue. As the process was conducted directly without competition, companies looking to compete in similar future tenders should consider establishing direct relationships with organisations like National Highways Limited, which could lead to exclusive procurement opportunities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

ITEP1087 - Groundsure - Insight Map GIS Licence Renewal 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

GIS licences for 20 concurrent licences for Lower Thames Crossing and named Delivery Partners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060069
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000822-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,143 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
0300 123 5000

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

GROUNDSURE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060069-2026-01-06T16:39:27Z",
    "date": "2026-01-06T16:39:27Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060069",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGMJ-3793-VBBN",
            "name": "National Highways Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGMJ-3793-VBBN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B4 6GA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@nationalhighways.co.uk",
                "telephone": "0300 123 5000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://nationalhighways.co.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-170666",
            "name": "Groundsure Limited",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Nile House, Nile Street",
                "locality": "Brighton",
                "postalCode": "BN1 1HW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ21"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "finn.johnstone@groundsure.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PGMJ-3793-VBBN",
        "name": "National Highways Limited"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "LTC027",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "ITEP1087 - Groundsure - Insight Map GIS Licence Renewal 2025 - 2027",
        "description": "GIS licences for 20 concurrent licences for Lower Thames Crossing and named Delivery Partners",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-170666",
                    "name": "Groundsure Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "38221000",
                            "description": "Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-24T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2027-01-23T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 37370.9,
                "amount": 31143.42,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "000822-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000822-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-06T16:39:27Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}