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title: "Control Room Operational Communications Technology Service (CROCTS) 2026 - 2027"
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# Control Room Operational Communications Technology Service (CROCTS) 2026 - 2027

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc6cb096-6030-4e97-aa05-16382d4fdc4e

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process for the Control Room Operational Communications Technology Service (CROCTS) 2026 - 2027, contracted under the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Crown Commercial Services Framework. The procurement, classified under "Servers" (CPV code 48820000) and "Computer-related services" (CPV code 72500000), involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an active award on 16th February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th February 2026 to 16th February 2027, reaching numerous locations including the United Kingdom and global regions. The contract holds a total value of £3,695,049.77.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses involved in advanced IT solutions, particularly large-scale businesses capable of providing robust communication technology services. The requirement for continued support and necessary replatforming of systems such as CROCTS and DS300 makes it ideal for companies with expertise in server and computer-related services. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, the significant contract value and global service scope suggest a substantial project scale, apt for well-established entities seeking to expand their footprint in public sector technology services. The awarded contract was achieved by NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED, affirming the competitive nature and high standards expected in such procurement activities.

## Notice

Contracted through RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Crown Commercial Services Framework. This Direct Award is for the provision of continued support and necessary replatforming of the CROCTS and DS300 systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c926260e-1b0b-42aa-be58-f60a81d14025 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,695,049 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,695,049 |
| 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 | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48820000 - Servers
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c926260e-1b0b-42aa-be58-f60a81d14025
- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c926260e-1b0b-42aa-be58-f60a81d14025

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c926260e-1b0b-42aa-be58-f60a81d14025
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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