Planning

National Expert Control Room Technology Support (NECORTS3)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Expert Control Room Technology Support (NECORTS3)" is being managed by National Highways Limited, a public authority under the central government in the United Kingdom. Located in Birmingham, this planned procurement aims to reprocure services for managing network infrastructure and computer network services, essential to their operations. This opportunity is at the planning stage and is structured as a competitive flexible procedure, with a contract period starting on 1 May 2027 and ending on 30 April 2032, with a potential extension until 30 April 2034. Interested parties should note a notice about future communications regarding this tender is expected by 30 April 2027.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for growth for businesses, particularly those specialising in providing network infrastructure and computer network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the procurement is planned with SME suitability in mind. Companies with expertise in delivering reliable and innovative technological solutions to control room environments will find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Engaging in such a large-scale and high-profile contract could not only enhance business portfolios but also facilitate entry or expansion within government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Expert Control Room Technology Support (NECORTS3)

Notice Description

Reprocurement of National Expert Control Room Technology Support (NECORTS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a156
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047924-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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