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title: "ORT0188 Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) Replacement Programme RIS 3"
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# ORT0188 Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) Replacement Programme RIS 3

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b9d0498-a606-492b-9bb4-514029b9e4b9

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## Summary

The procurement process has reached the award stage for the project titled "ORT0188 Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) Replacement Programme RIS 3", handled by National Highways Limited. This contract involves supplying Environmental Sensor Stations to promote operational management and safety across strategic road networks. Operating from Birmingham, National Highways Limited seeks to implement these weather stations within various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The framework agreement has called upon selective procurement methods, with the contract commencing on 13th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2031. The contract value is £4,436,605.54, and it falls under the industry classification of weather stations (CPV: 38127000).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers capable of providing sophisticated environmental monitoring solutions that can facilitate enhanced road safety and operational efficiency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand well-positioned to compete, benefiting from criteria that support such entity types. Given its scope to deploy critical infrastructure across diverse geographies, this project is particularly suitable for businesses with reach and capacity in both national and international logistics and technology implementation. The success and collaboration of Vaisala Limited evidences the demand for experienced providers capable of leveraging and maintaining weather-sensitive technology across complex networks.

## Notice

This award notice is for the supply Environmental Sensor Stations for National Highways. The contract supports the deployment of monitoring equipment to capture environmental data to inform operational management and safety across the strategic road network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884b5378-5cbc-4a04-b499-0d668c997c2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,436,605 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,436,605 |
| 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 | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38127000 - Weather stations

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884b5378-5cbc-4a04-b499-0d668c997c2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884b5378-5cbc-4a04-b499-0d668c997c2a
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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