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The Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P) (Information Knowledge Transfer Network) 2026-2027

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract awarded under this process is titled "The Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P) (Information Knowledge Transfer Network) 2026-2027," focusing on services within the miscellaneous membership organisations industry category. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award details published on 17 March 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2027. This tender utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, executed without competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses aiming to enhance efficiencies within their service delivery, particularly those specialising in knowledge transfer networks and infrastructure innovation. Large-scale companies or organisations with expertise in direct procurement and industry innovation partnerships would be well-suited to engage in contracts like this. The project will benefit from Connected Places Catapult’s involvement as a supplier, indicating potential growth for organisations linked with supply chain and expert knowledge base advancements. Businesses with experience in public sector collaborations may find lucrative prospects through similar future tenders facilitated by National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

The Infrastructure Industry Innovation Partnership (i3P) (Information Knowledge Transfer Network) 2026-2027

Notice Description

The opportunity to tap into lots of supply chain and the CPC's knowledge base, which increases the odds that there will at some point be a solution that can deliver massive efficiencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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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

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

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