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Highways Passport smartcards 2026/27

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority, is responsible for the procurement process titled "Highways Passport smartcards 2026/27." The procurement falls under the industry category for goods, specifically permits, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 21st July 2026, with Mitie Security Ltd, a large-scale supplier, securing the contract. The contract, valued at £89,334 gross, commenced on 22nd July 2026 and is set to end on 31st July 2027. The procurement method used was direct, as part of a below-threshold process without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of digital access tools or smartcard technologies. As it is part of the central government's operations, it could provide long-term growth and reputation enhancement for suppliers involved. Businesses with established capabilities in high-security product development and distribution, particularly those able to manage extensive annual renewals like those required for over 2,000 individuals, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The tender's strategic importance within the public transportation infrastructure suggests future opportunities for technological and service innovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Passport smartcards 2026/27

Notice Description

Annual renewal of the Highways Passport smartcards to 2,127 individuals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d034
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068856-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22456000 - Permits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,445 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

MITIE SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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