Award

Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction Subscription

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central governmental public authority, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction Subscription." This service-related procurement is concentrated on the subscription services industry (CPV: 79980000) and is based in Birmingham, UK. The contracting process, tagged under "Award" and "Contract," was fulfilled using a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The contract, valued at £36,000 gross, involves a collaboration between the Centre and partners across policy and standards, aimed at transformative changes grounded in real-world needs. The tender was finalised with a contract signed on 12 March 2026, and the service period extends from 30 April 2026 to 1 May 2027.

This procurement presents prospective growth opportunities for businesses operating in the field of infrastructure and construction-focused subscription services. Firms of varying scales, particularly those engaged in smart infrastructure solutions intended for transformative industrial changes, can benefit from engaging in similar projects. While the contract for this particular tender was awarded to the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction as a direct award, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can align themselves strategically for future tenders in this sector by fostering research and innovation partnerships with larger public authorities like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction Subscription

Notice Description

The Centre's collaboration with partners across policy, standards, and industry adoption ensures research is grounded in real world needs and drives transformative change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023874-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription 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
29 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2027 1-2 years
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

CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR SMART INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

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