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ITEP1116 - SoundPLAN License Renewal

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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04 Feb 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "ITEP1116 - SoundPLAN License Renewal" was completed by the buying organisation, National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically IT software packages, involves the extension of a software licence to ensure business continuity for environmental sustainability efforts. The procurement utilised a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract was awarded to WKC Technology Ltd, a large-scale supplier from London. The contract period spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, and it was signed on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in IT software supply and services. Such businesses, particularly those capable of supporting or providing additional software solutions aimed at environmental sustainability management, may find similar contracts to be lucrative. Additionally, businesses specialising in software solutions that align with public authorities’ key performance indicators, such as noise management in this case, would be well-positioned to compete in this niche market.

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Notice Title

ITEP1116 - SoundPLAN License Renewal

Notice Description

The extension of the licence for SoundPLAN provides business continuity for SES Environmental Sustainability, and will help to meet the NH's noise KPI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010096-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
enterprisesystemsprocurement@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

WKC TECHNOLOGY

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