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title: "S30063 UPS Battery Rollout on Smart Motorways"
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# S30063 UPS Battery Rollout on Smart Motorways

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded2d4b0-cd10-49ea-81ac-3e49f83816a4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "S30063 UPS Battery Rollout on Smart Motorways" has been completed by National Highways Limited. This project, classified under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services, involves the implementation of UPS Systems to enhance resilience on Smart Motorways. This initiative is designated to ensure operational technology continuity in case of power outages, with the contract period starting on 9th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. Key activities include updating documentation and strategic decision-making in safety and engineering standards. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a framework agreement, and the contract, valued at GBP 192,690.32, was awarded to WSP UK Limited on 9th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in development consultancy services. Given that the procurement method is selective through a framework agreement, businesses that are part of such frameworks could leverage this opportunity. Additionally, considering the project's international delivery locations, companies with a strong presence or experience across various global regions, particularly the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom, may find this project beneficial. The contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability focus, though larger firms like WSP UK Limited can also compete based on their scale and expertise. Businesses involved in technology solutions for transportation infrastructure stand to gain from participating in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Power Outages Project is being commissioned by Operational Control Division to increase resilience of Technology on Smart Motorways, by reducing the impact of Power Outages. This phase of work is introducing UPS Systems (consisting of Inverter and Lithium Ion Batteries) to support Operational Technology, with the aim of providing an average of 6 hours resilience against Power Outages. As UPS Systems were not included within the original design of Smart Motorways, the CMDB and DMRB/MCHW will need to be updated to include the option of UPS to support the power supply where it is deemed appropriate. Furthermore, a new product specification is required for the Cabinets to house the new UPS Inverters, Batteries and ancillary equipment. This Work Order aims to onboard a service provider to make the relevant document updates, drive these through governance to final approval and contribute to the strategic decisions from a Safety and Engineering Standards perspective that are required to deliver the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae6dbf-07c6-47f9-b684-80d1117fa729 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,690 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae6dbf-07c6-47f9-b684-80d1117fa729

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeae6dbf-07c6-47f9-b684-80d1117fa729
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb872406-636c-45f4-b219-95c9e9bc74a4
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