Contract award · 19 May 2026

S30075d Third Generation Midlands Regional Traffic Model Build

National Highways Limited awarded “Third Generation Midlands Regional Traffic Model Build” to AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture for £623k on 19 May 2026.

Research & developmentWest Midlands

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Key facts

Buyer
National Highways Limited · National or federal agency/office
Value
£623,219.88
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Research & development · Development consultancy services (CPV 73220000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date19 May 2026
  2. Published19 May 2026Published the same day

Description

The existing traffic models have delivered substantial efficiency savings for National Highways by streamlining traffic modelling and economic appraisal activities across Project Control Framework (PCF) schemes and have played a critical role in underpinning the RIS2 and RIS3 business cases. However, the current models are based on 2019 travel patterns and, while providing forecasts to 2061, no longer fully reflect post COVID changes in travel behaviour. This project is therefore essential to update the baseline year to 2025 and produce a refreshed set of forecasts, ensuring a robust, credible and contemporary evidence base to support decision making. Delivered as part of the Road Traffic Modelling RTM programme, the project focuses on the development of the third generation Midlands Regional Traffic Model MRTM3, replacing the existing MRTM2 model. The refreshed models will strengthen support for both existing and emerging use cases, maintain confidence in future investment decisions,…

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