---
title: "ITEP0989 - LTC017: Lower Thames Crossing Finance ERP"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# ITEP0989 - LTC017: Lower Thames Crossing Finance ERP

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "ITEP0989 - LTC017: Lower Thames Crossing Finance ERP" was conducted by National Highways Limited and is classified under the "Programming services of application software" industry category. The contract is valued at £1,248,585 and was realised through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender stage is complete, it was initially active with a tender period ending on 7th November 2025. The contract runs from 6th January 2026 to 30th September 2031, serving locations in the East of England and London, United Kingdom. This process moved to the award stage on 23rd January 2026, with VE3 Global Ltd as the successful supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software application programming services, especially those capable of handling extensive finance systems for infrastructure projects. While a large enterprise, VE3 Global Ltd, won the contract, businesses, including SMEs, can find prospective openings in similar future undertakings managed by National Highways Limited. The focus on specialised finance and management account systems highlights an area of growth for IT service providers capable of delivering complex software solutions, combined with maintenance and support over an extended period, catering to regulated enterprises within the infrastructural domain.

## Notice

Contract for the selection, implementation, maintenance and support of a finance system for Lower Thames Crossing to operate and produce financial and management accounts as an independent regulated enterprise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975ba958-45ec-4907-a3b2-d731ec8dc7cb |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,248,585 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VE3 GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212000 - Programming services of application software

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975ba958-45ec-4907-a3b2-d731ec8dc7cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/975ba958-45ec-4907-a3b2-d731ec8dc7cb
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalhighways.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7af02a9-85c4-4e32-9a63-869da3554db8.json.