National Highways Limited · Awarded contract

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Awarded 30 Jun 2026

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Awarded30 Jun 2026

Value£288,000.00

SupplierCardiff University

AgencyNational Highways Limited

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryResearch & Development

Expires in 5mo9mo term, 48% elapsed

Awarded 30 June 2026Expires 31 Mar 2027

About

National Highways intends to directly award a contract for the delivery of independent cyber security research and development.

The requirement is for academic-led, evidence-based analysis to identify and assess emerging cyber risks across Strategic Road Network technologies, supporting development of mitigation strategies and safe adoption of new technologies.

The contract will be awarded under the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5 (Research and Development), on the basis that the requirement constitutes specialist, research-led activity that cannot be met through the commercial market and requires independent academic capability.

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