Planning

Urban Traffic Control (UTC) - Post September 2027

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Urban Traffic Control (UTC) - Post September 2027." This initiative falls under the industry category of information technology services and aims at reprocurement of urban traffic control systems. The project location is in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and it concerns public authority at the central government level. The procurement process is structured as a tender with a notable legal basis referenced as 2023/54. Key dates include the contract period starting on the 2nd of February, 2027, and ending on the 2nd of February, 2030. Interested parties should note that a future notice will be issued by the 1st of February, 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in IT services and urban traffic solutions. Companies that can offer innovative, scalable solutions in information technology are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolios in public sector projects. Engaging in a contract of this magnitude with a central government authority like National Highways Limited can provide long-term business development benefits and enhance a firm's experience and reputation in public infrastructure projects.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Urban Traffic Control (UTC) - Post September 2027

Notice Description

Reprocurement of Urban Traffic Control (UTC) - Post September 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048787-2026
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

72222300 - Information technology 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 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2027 - 2 Feb 2030 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a1-2026-05-26T13:45:58+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-26T13:45:58+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a1",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "048787-2026",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048787-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-26T13:45:58+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PGMJ-3793-VBBN",
            "name": "National Highways Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PGMJ-3793-VBBN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B4 6GA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@nationalhighways.co.uk",
                "telephone": "0300 123 5000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://nationalhighways.co.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PGMJ-3793-VBBN",
        "name": "National Highways Limited"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3a1",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Urban Traffic Control (UTC) - Post September 2027",
        "description": "Reprocurement of Urban Traffic Control (UTC) - Post September 2027",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72222300",
                        "description": "Information technology services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-02-02T00:00:00+00:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-02-02T23:59:59+00:00"
                },
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2027-02-01T23:59:59+00:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}