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25 Jun 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited is the buying organisation for a public procurement process titled "367,160," primarily focused on software development services within the services industry category. This procurement pertains to the UK region, where the Boris application aids Traffic Officers by enabling efficient incident reporting and supporting safety KPIs. The contract, titled "ITEP0546 Boris Software - Reg72 Extension," was last updated on 25th June 2026 and involves a 12-month extension until 26th July 2027. This procurement is currently in the award and contract update stages, with National Highways Limited acting as both the buyer and review body, emphasising continuity and quality of services by maintaining the incumbent supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in developing applications for safety and reporting purposes. Companies with expertise in creating solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support compliance, such as Boris Software Limited, which has an active role in this contract, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method involves a direct extension under regulation 72 to prevent potential inconvenience and cost duplication, reinforcing the importance of supplier consistency and the seamless continuation of critical services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

367,160

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Boris application enables Traffic Officers to efficiently capture and send incident information from the roadside, supporting mandatory reporting, safety KPIs, and the recovery of significant Green Claims revenue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£367,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORIS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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