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Traffic Speed Condition Survey 2027 - 2032 (TRACS6) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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26 May 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process is initiated by National Highways Limited, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, for a project titled "Traffic Speed Condition Survey 2027 - 2032 (TRACS6) - UK1 Pipeline Notice". This process involves the procurement of services to produce data aligned with the TRACS specification for effective asset management, compliance, and network valuation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st June 2026, and the contract period is expected to run from 14th September 2026 to 13th September 2031. The project falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services, within the open procedure procurement method, indicating that the procurement will be above the threshold and comply with a light touch regime.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality data for traffic speed and condition assessments. It is particularly suited for companies specialising in public road transport services, especially those equipped to handle the rigorous demands of the TRACS specification. Additionally, the tender supports eligibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thus fostering inclusive competition and potential business growth. The planned start and end dates offer a well-framed timeline for strategic planning and resource allocation for interested businesses.

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Notice Title

Traffic Speed Condition Survey 2027 - 2032 (TRACS6) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

Traffic Speed Condition Surveys 2027-2032. National Highways will be procuring a service to produce data assessed and accredited against the detailed TRACS specification. This data is required for asset management by Ops, for compliance with the DMRB, for generation of KPI3, PI5.2 and network valuation. It is also to collect high-quality, objective condition data for efficiently managing the pavement asset, and for collecting data required in the calculation of various KPIs, PIs and Network Valuation figures. To accomplish this, we require a new TRACS supplier to be identified, and a new contract be awarded to continue provision of TRACS data once the current contract ends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a313
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048587-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
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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

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