Planning

Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) - Post 2027

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by National Highways Limited is currently in the planning stage for the reprocurement of Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) services, to commence post-2027. This project falls under the services category, specifically programming services of systems and user software. The procurement process is set to officially begin on 30th August 2027 and will run until 29th August 2032. National Highways, an agency within the central government of the United Kingdom, based in Birmingham, is responsible for this procurement process. Interested parties should note that the final communication notice has a deadline of 29th August 2027 and it is crucial to be aligned with this schedule to participate in the tendering process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in software programming services, particularly those focused on transportation and logistics technologies. Given the nature of the project, businesses adept in providing scalable and efficient digital solutions for abnormal load logistics will find this procurement especially appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative technological offerings stand to benefit, as the tender is structured to encourage SME participation. With the backing of a central government body, successful bidders will align themselves with a prestigious contract, fostering growth and possibly leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) - Post 2027

Notice Description

Reprocurement for Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) - Post 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048030-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2027 - 29 Aug 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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