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UK7 - ITEP1136 - KeySoft Licences 26/27

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK, for the annual renewal of KeySoft licences. This renewal focuses on various software programs essential for traffic data analysis and road infrastructure design, including KeyAccident, KeyLIGHTS, KeyLINES, KeyPOST, KeySIGN, and KeySIGNALS. The tender, identified as UK7 - ITEP1136, was completed with a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to Transoft Solutions (UK) Ltd on the 19th of February 2026 and is active from the 31st of March 2026 until the 31st of March 2027. The procurement category is classified under IT software packages and involves goods valued at £67,120, with a gross sum of £80,544.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software packages, particularly those offering traffic data analytics and designing tools for road infrastructure. Engineering firms and IT solution providers focusing on transportation systems could greatly benefit by aligning their offerings with the specific needs highlighted in this contract. Organisations with expertise in software development for traffic management or those with previous experience in dealing with public sector tenders could find growth prospects through this contract. The partnership with National Highways Limited can foster significant industry insights and potential future collaborations within the central government public authority sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK7 - ITEP1136 - KeySoft Licences 26/27

Notice Description

Annual renewal of KeySoft Licences with includes: KeyAccident, a software program primarily used for analysing road traffic collision data. KeyLIGHTS, a specialized software program designed for creating and designing highway lighting schemes. KeyLINES, a specialized software used primarily by engineers to design and create road markings, including lane lines, arrows, pedestrian crossings, and more. KeyPOST, a specialized software program designed to create and analyse the structural integrity of traffic sign installations. KeySIGN, a specialized software application that allows users to design road signs quickly and efficiently. KeySIGNALS, a software program designed specifically for traffic signal design engineers, allowing them to create detailed drawings of signal junctions, pedestrian crossings, and associated infrastructure like duct layouts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06589f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015433-2026
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
£67,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

TRANSOFT SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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