UK5 - Transparency Notice

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Notice Title

UK5 - Transparency Notice

Notice Description

National Highways intends to directly award a contract for the delivery of independent cyber security research and development. The requirement is for academic-led, evidence-based analysis to identify and assess emerging cyber risks across Strategic Road Network technologies, supporting development of mitigation strategies and safe adoption of new technologies. The contract will be awarded under the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5 (Research and Development), on the basis that the requirement constitutes specialist, research-led activity that cannot be met through the commercial market and requires independent academic capability.

Procurement Information

This route is compliant because: * The requirement constitutes a research-driven R&D activity, not a standard commercial service. * The deliverable is a novel and exploratory research output, forming an evidence base rather than a finished product * Market engagement and existing evidence demonstrate: * Limited supplier capability in vendor-neutral research delivery * Commercial suppliers are not aligned to independent R&D outcomes * Academic partners provide: * Specialist expertise * Continuity with existing NH research activity * Independence and credibility The use of Schedule 5, Paragraph 2 is justified as the contract concerns: * Research, experimentation, and development * Testing viability of new capability areas (as explicitly permitted under PA2023 provisions)

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4d1
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056104-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
CPV Codes: 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period: 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Pending
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056104-2026
15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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