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title: "LTC-NR-Linford UTX Licence with NR National Portfolio"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0787c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "National Highways"
published: "2026-10-14"
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# LTC-NR-Linford UTX Licence with NR National Portfolio

Buyer: National Highways  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0787c5

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## Summary

National Highways Limited procured an infrastructure consultancy service relating to the Linford UTX licence. The agreement covers the licence fee and compensates Network Rail Infrastructure Limited for costs incurred in setting up the licence. The requirement is therefore tied to establishing and licensing the Linford UTX, rather than a broader programme of infrastructure consultancy. National Highways is the buying organisation, and Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is the selected supplier. The procurement identifies no delivery location, so the service should be understood by its named Linford UTX purpose rather than an assumed geographic area. The item is classified as infrastructure works consultancy services (CPV 71311300).

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. It was a direct award below the relevant threshold, made without competition. The contract was signed on 14 October 2026 and runs from 26 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £33,750 excluding VAT, or £40,500 including VAT. There is one lot, covering the Linford UTX licence arrangement. The award is recorded as active, as is the contract. The stated purpose of the agreement is to cover the licence fee and reimburse Network Rail’s costs of setting up the licence. No competitive evaluation basis or eligibility requirements are described for this direct award.

For suppliers considering comparable future requirements from National Highways, this award shows demand for a narrowly defined arrangement that combines a licence fee with reimbursement of the costs of establishing that licence. Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a large infrastructure organisation, was selected through a direct award without competition. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate a clear connection to the relevant infrastructure and the ability to establish and support the licensing arrangement, with costs that can be tied to that work. The requirement is specific to the Linford UTX and Network Rail’s role in setting up its licence; general infrastructure consultancy capability alone may not address the buyer’s underlying need. Suppliers should therefore assess whether they can provide the relevant licence and setup expertise for this buyer’s particular asset.

## Notice

The agreement covers the licence fee for the Linford UTX and compensates Network Rail for costs incurred in setting up the licence for the Linford UTX.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097106-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | National Highways |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode area | 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 | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097106-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097106-2026
  14th October 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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