---
title: "Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) - Post 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) - Post 2027

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a2

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by National Highways Limited is currently in the planning stage for the reprocurement of Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) services, to commence post-2027. This project falls under the services category, specifically programming services of systems and user software. The procurement process is set to officially begin on 30th August 2027 and will run until 29th August 2032. National Highways, an agency within the central government of the United Kingdom, based in Birmingham, is responsible for this procurement process. Interested parties should note that the final communication notice has a deadline of 29th August 2027 and it is crucial to be aligned with this schedule to participate in the tendering process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in software programming services, particularly those focused on transportation and logistics technologies. Given the nature of the project, businesses adept in providing scalable and efficient digital solutions for abnormal load logistics will find this procurement especially appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative technological offerings stand to benefit, as the tender is structured to encourage SME participation. With the backing of a central government body, successful bidders will align themselves with a prestigious contract, fostering growth and possibly leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Reprocurement for Electronic Service Delivery for Abnormal Loads (ESDAL) - Post 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048030-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Aug 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2027 - 29 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048030-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048030-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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