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title: "S30075c Third Generation South West Regional Traffic Model Build"
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# S30075c Third Generation South West Regional Traffic Model Build

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-059ca81e-3467-4886-899c-ac906a3cfe58

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has recently completed the procurement process for the "S30075c Third Generation South West Regional Traffic Model Build," focusing on development consultancy services under the industry category of road traffic modelling. The procurement, summarised under the CPV code 73220000, involves updating traffic models to include post-COVID travel behaviours, crucial for accurate investment planning. Based in Birmingham, England, National Highways conducted this process as a call-off from a framework agreement with a budget of £575,000. The procurement method was selective, with the tender period concluding on 25th March 2026, and the contract active from 19th May 2026 through to 31st March 2028. The award was made to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large-scale engineering firm.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, especially those involved in transport and infrastructure modelling. Companies equipped with expertise in developing and updating traffic models can engage in this realm, leveraging the rising demand for modernised modelling frameworks that align with current travel trends. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could also find success if they offer innovative solutions or collaborate with larger firms like Ove Arup & Partners Limited to enhance project deliveries and improve their market reach. The model's update has substantial implications for regional and national traffic management strategies, thereby influencing a wide spectrum of consultancy prospects.

## Notice

The existing traffic models have delivered significant efficiency savings for National Highways by accelerating traffic modelling and economic appraisal across Project Control Framework PCF schemes and have been fundamental in underpinning the RIS2 and RIS3 business cases. However, the current models are based on 2019 travel patterns and, despite producing forecasts to 2061, no longer accurately reflect post COVID changes in travel behaviour. This project is therefore critical to update the baseline year to 2025 and produce a refreshed set of forecasts, ensuring the evidence base remains robust, credible and fit for purpose. Delivered as part of the Road Traffic Modelling (RTM) programme, the project focuses on the development of the third generation South West Regional Traffic Model (SWRTM3), updating the existing SWRTM2 model. The refreshed models will provide a stronger evidential foundation for existing and emerging use cases and support effective investment decision making, with appointed consultants expected to work collaboratively across the RTM3 programme to ensure consistency and coherence of the national modelling framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1214c4-8235-4825-877d-7174874f1513 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £575,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1214c4-8235-4825-877d-7174874f1513

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1214c4-8235-4825-877d-7174874f1513
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac6ba7ff-b6ae-46d6-8ac5-e9731a8ed4c9
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