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title: "T0242 NRTS2 options analysis technical services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-02-01"
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# T0242 NRTS2 options analysis technical services

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ca9ecfd-1a14-4e6f-91bc-57cc7fd19ed9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking options analysis technical services related to their National Roads Telecommunications Service (NRTS2). The contract, valued at £413,385, is critical for connecting roadside devices to Regional Operating Centres and will run from 31st January 2022 to 31st December 2022. The procurement method is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 6th January 2022. This process is categorised under research and development services and is taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, consultancy services, and systems integration. Businesses classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given their potential agility and tailored service offerings. The decision to either extend the existing contract or procure a new one allows firms to position themselves strategically based on their capabilities and innovative solutions tailored to National Highways' operational needs.

## Notice

National Highways has its own dedicated National Roads Telecommunications Service known as NRTS2. The service is strategically and operationally critical to National Highways as it provides the telecommunications service that connects our 30,000 roadside devices (such as message signs and cameras) to our Regional Operating Centres enabling us to operate, maintain and improve our Strategic Road Network safely and efficiently. The existing NRTS2 contract expires in March 2025. The contract contains an option for National Highways to extend the contract for two years. National Highways needs to make a decision as to whether the future needs of the business are best met through invoking the two year option to extend the existing NRTS2 contract or approach the market to procure a new NRTS3 contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d51e65b-03ce-44cb-8daa-3ceefb4b8ac7 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £413,385 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £413,385 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d51e65b-03ce-44cb-8daa-3ceefb4b8ac7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d51e65b-03ce-44cb-8daa-3ceefb4b8ac7
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7ea05b6-ed79-4330-86b1-6726d4aa8e28
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