---
title: "Highways Passport smartcards 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d034"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# Highways Passport smartcards 2026/27

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d034

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## Summary

National Highways Limited, a central government public authority, is responsible for the procurement process titled "Highways Passport smartcards 2026/27." The procurement falls under the industry category for goods, specifically permits, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 21st July 2026, with Mitie Security Ltd, a large-scale supplier, securing the contract. The contract, valued at £89,334 gross, commenced on 22nd July 2026 and is set to end on 31st July 2027. The procurement method used was direct, as part of a below-threshold process without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of digital access tools or smartcard technologies. As it is part of the central government's operations, it could provide long-term growth and reputation enhancement for suppliers involved. Businesses with established capabilities in high-security product development and distribution, particularly those able to manage extensive annual renewals like those required for over 2,000 individuals, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. The tender's strategic importance within the public transportation infrastructure suggests future opportunities for technological and service innovations.

## Notice

Annual renewal of the Highways Passport smartcards to 2,127 individuals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068856-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,445 |

## 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 | MITIE SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22456000 - Permits

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068856-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068856-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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