--- title: "NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS" published: "2024-12-20" --- # NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca08.json) ## Summary National Highways is initiating a tender process for the "NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service". This procurement is focused on telecommunications services and falls under the "Telecommunications services" industry category. The project involves the provision, operation, and maintenance of telecommunications between roadside and central locations across England's strategic road network. The contract scope is extensive, covering cable-based, wireless, and public network technologies. A market engagement event is scheduled for 17 January 2025, at the National Highways office in Birmingham, with expressions of interest required by 8 January 2025. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to secure supply partners by mid-2025, well in advance of the current contract's end date. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, with a contract value estimated between £500,000,000 and £800,000,000. It is well-suited for project management contractors, telecommunications equipment suppliers, fixed and mobile network operators, and highways infrastructure civil contractors. Additionally, small to medium enterprises with specialist expertise in telecommunications and related services could greatly benefit as part of the supply chain. Businesses interested in this opportunity must demonstrate competence in working with bespoke systems and adhering to safety protocols within motorway environments. This project promises to be a high-profile, long-term engagement with a duration of up to nine and a half years, offering substantial business continuity and expansion potential. ## Notice This opportunity relates to the provision, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services between the roadside and various central locations for National Highways , the body responsible for England's strategic road network. The National Roads Telecommunications Service (NRTS) project currently provides services to over 38,000 end devices on the ~2,000 miles of the strategic road network. These telecommunications services provide connectivity between central locations and roadside devices such as variable message signs, emergency telephones and CCTV cameras. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The current NRTS contract is due to come to an end and we have an exciting opportunity for new supply partner(s) who may be interested in bidding for this exciting and high value contract. The scope of the contract includes the maintenance and deployment of NRTS services and is expected to cover cable-based, wireless and public network technologies, alongside undertaking several related service areas (for example provision of a NRTS service management system). Any new supply partner(s) will need to be in place at least six months before the contract end date to ensure a smooth transition of contract management and requirements. The duration of the new contract is anticipated to be seven and a half years, with the option to extend by up to a further two years, with a value range of between 500,000,000 GBP and 800,000,000 GBP. Due to the broad scope of the project, it is likely that a wide range of suppliers will be needed to deliver the NRTS3 contract requirements and, taking this into account, we think this opportunity will most likely be of interest to: *Project management contractors; *Telecommunications equipment suppliers; *Telecommunications equipment maintainers; *Fixed telecommunications network operators; *Mobile telecommunications network operators (e.g. 4G, satellite, wireless broadband); *Highways infrastructure civil contractors; and *Small to medium enterprises with relevant specialist expertise as part of a supply chain. Suppliers that are interested in this opportunity should note that we use a number of bespoke systems and special conditions apply to working in a motorway environment to ensure the safety of workers and the travelling public. Any organisation taking part in the procurement process will need to demonstrate competence in these areas. Following the initial Market Engagement Day in March 2024, we will be holding a further Market Engagement Day on Friday 17th January 2025, to provide further details on NRTS and the anticipated approach to the procurement process and contract documents. Please note, this event is open to anyone who wishes to register, regardless of whether they attended the first Market Engagement Day. The event will be held at: 8th Floor Offices, National Highways, The Cube, 199 Wharfside St, Birmingham, B1 1RN. Please arrive at the venue from 9:30am to enable a 10:00am prompt start. We anticipate the event will last for 2 - 3 hours, with a finish no later than 12:30pm. Please note there will be no remote access/dial-in facility available, and due to the uptake and interest from potential Bidders in this Market Segment, attendance is capped at one representative per organisation. To register for this event, please send your expression of interest and contact details by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sp9QKa9_i0-3ojL5bsXebMZp4CxAmMZImYN-qtCVQKRUNUJXOFczRFJSMkZBTFUxQU5NSzEyMzYyWC4u The form will need to be submitted by 12:00pm on Wednesday 8th January 2025 . If you have any issues, please contact NRTS3Team@nationalhighways.co.uk. Further information on the existing NRTS programme can be found at https://nrtsco.uk/ Please note that you DO NOT need to register on the website to view. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of commencing a market consultation exercise and does not constitute any commitment by National Highways to undertake any public procurement exercise. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN. Nor shall a response to this PIN guarantee an invitation to participate in this market consultation exercise or any future procurement process that National Highways may conduct. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders. National Highways is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this PIN or any ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041155-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45000000 - Construction work - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64216200 - Electronic information services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 11:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041155-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nationalhighways.co.uk - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sp9QKa9_i0-3ojL5bsXebMZp4CxAmMZImYN-qtCVQKRUNUJXOFczRFJSMkZBTFUxQU5NSzEyMzYyWC4u - https://nrtsco.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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