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ITEP1124 - Ertico (DFRS) subcription renewal

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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09 Feb 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the subscription renewal project "ITEP1124 - Ertico (DFRS)" has been awarded by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender, initiated under UK legal basis 2023/54, involved the direct procurement method classified as below threshold and conducted without competition. The procurement process, focusing on IT software packages for the transportation sector, has moved beyond the award stage, with the contract now active. Key dates include the contract start on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st December 2026, with signing completed on 31st December 2025.

This tender creates opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in providing IT software solutions for transportation systems. The successful supplier, European Road Transport Telematics Implementation Coordination Organisation, reflects the scale and expertise desired in such a project. Businesses that excel at developing and integrating real-time traffic information solutions would be well-positioned for similar opportunities. This procurement aligns with National Highways Limited's Safety and Customer Service Imperatives, presenting growth potential in the niche of digital road safety enhancements.

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Notice Title

ITEP1124 - Ertico (DFRS) subcription renewal

Notice Description

The DFRS will supply near real time safety related traffic information from vehicles on the SRN and local roads to National Highways, which aligns with our Safety Imperative. This data is being utilised by as part of the Digital for Customer Delivery Plan, which specifically mentions DFRS as a data supplier. This work also aligns with our Customer Service Imperative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011522-2026
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
£8,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 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

EUROPEAN ROAD TRANSPORT TELEMATICS IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATION ORGANISATION

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