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LTC-NR-Linford UTX Licence with NR National Portfolio

National Highways

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14 Oct 2026 at 15:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured an infrastructure consultancy service relating to the Linford UTX licence. The agreement covers the licence fee and compensates Network Rail Infrastructure Limited for costs incurred in setting up the licence. The requirement is therefore tied to establishing and licensing the Linford UTX, rather than a broader programme of infrastructure consultancy. National Highways is the buying organisation, and Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is the selected supplier. The procurement identifies no delivery location, so the service should be understood by its named Linford UTX purpose rather than an assumed geographic area. The item is classified as infrastructure works consultancy services (CPV 71311300).

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. It was a direct award below the relevant threshold, made without competition. The contract was signed on 14 October 2026 and runs from 26 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £33,750 excluding VAT, or £40,500 including VAT. There is one lot, covering the Linford UTX licence arrangement. The award is recorded as active, as is the contract. The stated purpose of the agreement is to cover the licence fee and reimburse Network Rail’s costs of setting up the licence. No competitive evaluation basis or eligibility requirements are described for this direct award.

For suppliers considering comparable future requirements from National Highways, this award shows demand for a narrowly defined arrangement that combines a licence fee with reimbursement of the costs of establishing that licence. Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a large infrastructure organisation, was selected through a direct award without competition. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate a clear connection to the relevant infrastructure and the ability to establish and support the licensing arrangement, with costs that can be tied to that work. The requirement is specific to the Linford UTX and Network Rail’s role in setting up its licence; general infrastructure consultancy capability alone may not address the buyer’s underlying need. Suppliers should therefore assess whether they can provide the relevant licence and setup expertise for this buyer’s particular asset.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LTC-NR-Linford UTX Licence with NR National Portfolio

Notice Description

The agreement covers the licence fee for the Linford UTX and compensates Network Rail for costs incurred in setting up the licence for the Linford UTX.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097106-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Further Information

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