Award

Motorway Control Instation

DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 08:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Apr 2026 at 13:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the installation and support of a Motorway Control Instation system was conducted by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), a public authority within the UK central government following Northern Irish devolved regulations. Located in Belfast, TRAM is overseeing the direct awarding of the contract, as allowed by the Procurement Act 2023, to KAPSCH TrafficCOM LIMITED for their technical expertise compatible with the National Highways CHARM solution. This contract, valued at £11,220,000 net, facilitates essential safety-critical motorway operations and supports technological transitions for future communications and automotive advancements. The contract award was announced on 15th April 2026, with the procurement stage confirmed as complete, and the contract period set from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses focused on traffic control and monitoring services, specifically those proficient in IP-based communications and the integration of connected and autonomous vehicle technology. Given that the contract was directly awarded due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, businesses with unique expertise in infrastructure compatible with the CHARM system have an advantage in such procurements. This arrangement highlights prospects for businesses specializing in motorway system installations and support, particularly ones that can offer indispensable, technically compatible solutions, fostering continued business growth through long-term contracts and public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Motorway Control Instation

Notice Description

The proposed contract is to enable the installation and support for a new NI motorway control instation system to replace the current end-of-life platform. The contract will incorporate the licensing of National Highways' CHARM solution and a contract for implementation, configuration, and ongoing support. This approach ensures business continuity ahead of the expiry of the existing contract and enables the continued operation of safety critical motorway functions such as VMS, lane control, and MIDAS. The contract supports a transition to IP-based communications and future technologies, including C-ITS and connected and autonomous vehicles.

Procurement Information

Section 41 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 provides justification of a Direct Award when the following conditions are met in relation to public contract: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Kapsch TrafficCom is the only supplier who can provide a motorway control instation service compatable with the National Highways Common Highways Agency Rijkswaterstaat Model (CHARM).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06821f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033986-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,220,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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