NRTS3 National Roadside Telecommunications Service

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: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx ↗

The form will need to be submitted by 12:00pm on Wednesday 8th January 2025 . If you have any issues, please contact [email protected].

Further information on the existing NRTS programme can be found at nrtsco.uk ↗

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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.

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