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Further additional Poppulo licences 2026

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed a procurement process titled "Further additional Poppulo licences 2026" for desktop communications software licences. This procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically related to the communications software industry. The tender was initiated by direct procurement below the threshold, hence conducted without competition. The procurement was aimed at acquiring additional licences for previously procured software tools, with National Highways Limited based in Birmingham, UK, acting as the buyer. The process culminated in an active award to Poppulo as the supplier, a large-scale entity located in Cork, Ireland. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period slated from 16th March to 30th September 2026.

This procurement represents a niche opportunity for businesses specialising in communications software, particularly those offering licensing solutions similar to Poppulo's offerings. While the procurement was conducted without competition, similar future opportunities could arise as National Highways Limited routinely updates software tools to maintain operational efficiency. Companies in the IT and software sectors with innovative licensing solutions should consider engaging in dialogues with public authorities like National Highways Limited for potential collaborations, creating pathways for business growth and expansion in governmental projects across the UK.

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Notice Title

Further additional Poppulo licences 2026

Notice Description

Additional licences for previously procured communications software tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016821-2026
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

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

POPPULO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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