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title: "ITEP1129 - Real-time Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) alerts service for protest and physical threat intelligence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066627"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# ITEP1129 - Real-time Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) alerts service for protest and physical threat intelligence

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066627

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for an innovative Real-time Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) alerts service. The project, titled ITEP1129, is focused on delivering protest and physical threat intelligence, leveraging real-time alerts aligned with National Highways' strategic objectives. The procurement has reached the award stage, finalised on 25 March 2026, with an active contract commencing from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. This direct award was made under the Procurement Act 2023, citing technical reasons for selecting Dataminr as the sole supplier capable of meeting the specific requirements, with a contract valued at £49,500 excluding VAT.

Dataminr, the supplier, is well-suited for small and medium enterprises interested in providing security services. This contract offers businesses in the information technology and security industry an opportunity to collaborate on enhancing national infrastructure's safety through advanced intelligence solutions. By participating in such projects, these enterprises can expand their portfolio, showcase their expertise in OSINT, and ultimately aid in the proactive management of threats impacting public safety and network operations. The strategic partnership with a government buyer like National Highways further enables firms to establish credibility and potentially secure future contracts within this sector.

## Notice

ITEP1129 - Real-time Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) alerts service for protest and physical threat intelligence National Highways requires: * Real time OSINT alerts (seconds/minutes) for protests, activism, and physical security events impacting the SRN. * Geofenced alerting to specific locations/assets. * Broad source coverage (social, broadcast, digital) with high precision to minimise false positives. * Workflow integrations (alert channels, dashboards) aligned to existing playbooks. * SaaS delivery with assured availability and support Contract value between PS49.500 excluding VAT.

### Procurement Information

The recommended procurement route is a Direct Award under the Procurement Act 2023, Section 41 with Schedule 5 ("Only One Supplier"), on the basis that Dataminr is the only supplier capable of delivering the required real time protest and physical threat intelligence outcomes evidenced through market analysis and Soft Market Testing. This route offers several advantages over alternative options and represents the most proportionate, efficient, and operationally secure approach for National Highways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027473-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| Contracts value | £49,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | DATAMINR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027473-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022354-2026
- 10 Mar 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021260-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027473-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022354-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021260-2026
  10th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://www.dataminr.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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