Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
Birmingham
Contact
Gavin Murphie
NRTS3Team@nationalhighways.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
09346363
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This opportunity relates to the provision, operation and maintenance of telecommunications services between the roadside and various central locations for National Highways , the body responsible for England's strategic road network.
The National Roads Telecommunications Service (NRTS) project currently provides services to over 38,000 end devices on the ~2,000 miles of the strategic road network. These telecommunications services provide connectivity between central locations and roadside devices such as variable message signs, emergency telephones and CCTV cameras.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 64216200 - Electronic information services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current NRTS contract is due to come to an end and we have an exciting opportunity for new supply partner(s) who may be interested in bidding for this exciting and high value contract.
The scope of the contract includes the maintenance and deployment of NRTS services and is expected to cover cable-based, wireless and public network technologies, alongside undertaking several related service areas (for example provision of a NRTS service management system). Any new supply partner(s) will need to be in place at least six months before the contract end date to ensure a smooth transition of contract management and requirements.
The duration of the new contract is anticipated to be seven and a half years, with the option to
extend by up to a further two years, with a value range of between 500,000,000 GBP and 800,000,000 GBP.
Due to the broad scope of the project, it is likely that a wide range of
suppliers will be needed to deliver the NRTS3 contract requirements and, taking this into account, we think this opportunity will most likely be of interest to:
*Project management contractors;
*Telecommunications equipment suppliers;
*Telecommunications equipment maintainers;
*Fixed telecommunications network operators;
*Mobile telecommunications network operators (e.g. 4G, satellite, wireless broadband);
*Highways infrastructure civil contractors; and
*Small to medium enterprises with relevant specialist expertise as part of a supply chain.
Suppliers that are interested in this opportunity should note that we use a number of bespoke systems and special conditions apply to working in a motorway environment to ensure the safety of workers and the travelling public.
Any organisation taking part in the procurement process will need to demonstrate competence in these areas.
Following the initial Market Engagement Day in March 2024, we will be holding a further Market Engagement Day on Friday 17th January 2025, to provide further details on NRTS and the anticipated approach to the procurement process and contract documents. Please note, this event is open to anyone who wishes to register, regardless of whether they attended the first Market Engagement Day.
The event will be held at: 8th Floor Offices, National Highways, The Cube, 199 Wharfside St, Birmingham, B1 1RN.
Please arrive at the venue from 9:30am to enable a 10:00am prompt start. We anticipate the event will last for 2 - 3 hours, with a finish no later than 12:30pm.
Please note there will be no remote access/dial-in facility available, and due to the uptake and interest from potential Bidders in this Market Segment, attendance is capped at one representative per organisation.
To register for this event, please send your expression of interest and contact details by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sp9QKa9_i0-3ojL5bsXebMZp4CxAmMZImYN-qtCVQKRUNUJXOFczRFJSMkZBTFUxQU5NSzEyMzYyWC4u
The form will need to be submitted by 12:00pm on Wednesday 8th January 2025 . If you have any issues, please contact NRTS3Team@nationalhighways.co.uk.
Further information on the existing NRTS programme can be found at https://nrtsco.uk/
Please note that you DO NOT need to register on the website to view.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of commencing a market consultation exercise and does not constitute any commitment by National Highways to undertake any public procurement exercise.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN. Nor shall a response to this PIN guarantee an invitation to participate in this market consultation exercise or any future procurement process that National Highways may conduct. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders.
National Highways is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this PIN or any
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 April 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes