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PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 14:26

Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority located in Birmingham, UK, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "Procurement for RCC Post 2027 - HATMS and CCTV Maintenance & Support." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting software support services with CPV code 72261000. The tender's procurement process is tagged as "planned," with key dates outlined. The contract period is expected to start on 1st August 2027 and end on 1st August 2029, following an amendment that revised earlier estimated dates. A pipeline notice was published on 15th July 2026, and stakeholders can anticipate further details by 30th July 2027.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in software support services, to engage in a long-term project with a central government entity. The tender is suitable for SMEs, creating a substantial opportunity for smaller enterprises looking to expand their clientele and footprint in the public sector. Companies with a robust portfolio in maintaining and supporting high-availability traffic management systems and CCTV infrastructure will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Given the planned nature of this procurement, businesses have the advantage of preparing ahead of time to submit competitive proposals that can ultimately drive their growth and innovation in collaboration with National Highways Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement for RCC Post 2027 - HATMS and CCTV Maintenance & Support

Notice Description

'Procurement for contarct in relation to RCC Post 2027 - HATMS and CCTV Maintenance & Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066876-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 1 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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