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title: "Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC)"
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# Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC)

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-738ab9e9-63ab-4ada-a264-30957b8c8de0

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has concluded a contract for an Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC), specifically designed for South East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at £680,699.60, falls under the Information Technology Services category and was awarded using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage, marking the completion of the procurement process, commenced on 10th July 2026, with a contract period extending until 29th September 2027. This initiative leverages the Osprey system, which is integral for Collaborative Traffic Management and has the potential to reduce journey times significantly.

This contract award presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management and information technology services, especially those experienced in smart traffic solutions and system integrations with local authority networks. Although the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with capabilities in innovative traffic control technologies and strategic traffic flow enhancements would find the project well aligned with their strengths. Such projects not only offer immediate business growth through contract execution but also enable broader portfolio expansion and demonstration of competency in delivering large-scale public infrastructure solutions.

## Notice

Urban Traffic Management and Control System (UTMC) for SE & YNE National Highways utilises the UTMC system (Osprey) and is used for CTM (Collaborative Traffic Management) in SE and YNE. Osprey interfaces with local authority equipment and is utilised by operators to set strategies that enhance traffic flow on diversions and establish strategic variable message signs within the jurisdiction of the authorities. Daily, operators use Osprey to actively manage traffic entering and exiting the SRN by manipulating traffic lights at junctions with predefined settings. These settings have been shown to yield up to a 37% reduction in journey times at certain locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103f1b22-4254-4c06-a46a-f8c45d3fd2c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 29 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,699 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £680,699 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103f1b22-4254-4c06-a46a-f8c45d3fd2c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103f1b22-4254-4c06-a46a-f8c45d3fd2c4
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/

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