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title: "Motorway Control Instation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06821f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Motorway Control Instation

Buyer: DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06821f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the installation and support of a Motorway Control Instation system was conducted by DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM), a public authority within the UK central government following Northern Irish devolved regulations. Located in Belfast, TRAM is overseeing the direct awarding of the contract, as allowed by the Procurement Act 2023, to KAPSCH TrafficCOM LIMITED for their technical expertise compatible with the National Highways CHARM solution. This contract, valued at £11,220,000 net, facilitates essential safety-critical motorway operations and supports technological transitions for future communications and automotive advancements. The contract award was announced on 15th April 2026, with the procurement stage confirmed as complete, and the contract period set from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses focused on traffic control and monitoring services, specifically those proficient in IP-based communications and the integration of connected and autonomous vehicle technology. Given that the contract was directly awarded due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, businesses with unique expertise in infrastructure compatible with the CHARM system have an advantage in such procurements. This arrangement highlights prospects for businesses specializing in motorway system installations and support, particularly ones that can offer indispensable, technically compatible solutions, fostering continued business growth through long-term contracts and public sector collaborations.

## Notice

The proposed contract is to enable the installation and support for a new NI motorway control instation system to replace the current end-of-life platform. The contract will incorporate the licensing of National Highways' CHARM solution and a contract for implementation, configuration, and ongoing support. This approach ensures business continuity ahead of the expiry of the existing contract and enables the continued operation of safety critical motorway functions such as VMS, lane control, and MIDAS. The contract supports a transition to IP-based communications and future technologies, including C-ITS and connected and autonomous vehicles.

### Procurement Information

Section 41 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 provides justification of a Direct Award when the following conditions are met in relation to public contract: (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Kapsch TrafficCom is the only supplier who can provide a motorway control instation service compatable with the National Highways Common Highways Agency Rijkswaterstaat Model (CHARM).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033986-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,220,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFI TRANSPORT AND ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT (TRAM) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 2JA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712700 - Traffic control services
- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 08:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033986-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033826-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033986-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033826-2026
  14th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
- http://www.kapsch.net
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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