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Saturn Licence

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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24 Jul 2026 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Saturn Licence" contract was conducted by National Highways Limited, a central government authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract pertains to the goods industry, specifically involving software packages and information systems. The procurement utilized a direct method classified as below threshold and was executed without competition, with the award granted to AtkinsRéalis UK Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd July 2026, with the active contract period spanning from 23rd July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement process is complete, and the contract was signed shortly before its official commencement, as documented on 24th July 2026.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specializing in software systems and package solutions, particularly large-scale enterprises capable of fulfilling central government contracts. With a total gross contract value of £39,372, it targets companies that can supply specialised software and information systems efficiently within set deadlines. Businesses with expertise in delivering technology solutions to public authorities will find this sector advantageous, as it underscores demand for innovative IT solutions within public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Saturn Licence

Notice Description

Saturn Licence 2026/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070332-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,810 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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