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title: "ORT - Operational Technology Commercial Framework Extension"
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# ORT - Operational Technology Commercial Framework Extension

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be0d2718-ebb9-4208-b21e-95fb79064749

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has extended the Operational Technology Commercial Framework (OTCF) through an open procedure contract worth £600,000,000. The extension runs from 9 January 2026 to 9 January 2028, addressing the operational technology needs across regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The procurement, classified under the information technology services category (CPV: 72222300), progresses to the award stage with the most recent award published on 18 December 2025. The OTCF was originally awarded on 10 January 2022, and this extension aligns with regulatory requirements to support strategic objectives in operational technology and infrastructure.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses with capabilities in delivering national scale technology solutions, particularly SMEs, have a chance to engage in a high-value contract that can enhance their experience in serving extensive transport and infrastructure networks. The project’s wide geographic scope and strategic importance suggest a well-suited fit for organisations capable of leveraging advanced technology solutions to enhance national highways' operational efficiencies.

## Notice

The Operational Technology Commercial Framework (OTCF) is a commercial vehicle to support the delivery of the National Highways operational technology pipeline and to meet the strategic aims of National Highways. The OTCF is comprised of five Lots and National Highways awarded it on 10 January 2022 and published a Contract Award Notice on 26 January 2022. This notice concerns the extension of the OTCF from 9 January 2026 to 9 January 2028 pursuant to Regulations 72(1)(e) and/or 72(1)(c) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). For further information, please see the Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice Notice Identifier 2025/S 000-054580

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3746dd-a5e4-4f8c-b959-9016683d1fb8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000,000 |
| 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 | 61 |
| Supplier names | ACTICA CONSULTING; ADMA SOLUTIONS; AECOM; ALTAROUTE; AMEY OW; ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK; ATKINS; ATOS IT SERVICES; CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC; CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES; CERTES IT SERVICE SOLUTIONS; CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED T/A CHUBB SYSTEMS; CLEARVIEW INTELLIGENCE; COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE; COLAS; CORE CONTROL SOLUTIONS; COSTAIN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; CROSS 8; CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS; DW WINDSOR; FRAZER­-NASH CONSULTANCY; INDRA SISTEMAS; INFRATEC-UK; INTELLIGENT TRANSFORMATION; J1-LED INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS PTY; JACOBS; JENOPTIK; KIER HIGHWAYS; KPMG; LEIDOS INNOVATIONS; MARSTON HOLDINGS; MORSON PROJECTS; MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS; MOTT MACDONALD; NAVTECH RADAR; NEOLOGY; NETCOMPANY; NICANDER; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; P DUCKER SYSTEMS; PA CONSULTING SERVICES; PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD (T/A D4SERV; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; Q-FREE (BRISTOL; REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS; RITHERDON; SOCIEDAD IBERICA DE CONSTRUCCIONES ELECTRICAS, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA; SOPRA STERIA; SWARCO; SWARCO UK & IRELAND; SWECO; TECHMIRACLE TECHNOLOGIES; TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; THE NICHOLS GROUP; TRL; TURNER & TOWNSEND CONSULTING; VAISALA; VIVACITY LABS; WJ NORTH; WSP; YUNEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3746dd-a5e4-4f8c-b959-9016683d1fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca3746dd-a5e4-4f8c-b959-9016683d1fb8
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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