Tenders/DfT - Scan of Streets - Request for Information

DfT - Scan of Streets - Request for Information

Department for Transport
Published: Sep 22, 2026
Updated: Sep 22, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics, information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure, Logistics, Freight and Innovation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the transport and logistics sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Department for Transport is seeking market insight into options for creating, acquiring, licensing or stewarding a nationally consistent digital representation of England’s road network. The purpose of this RFI is to understand what data already exists, what could be collected or derived, what commercial and ownership models are available, and the likely costs, benefits and risks of different approaches. Suppliers are invited to respond on feasibility, existing work, commercial models, ownership and licensing, indicative cost drivers, standards, data quality, delivery timescales and wider innovation opportunities.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 22, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 089600-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Transport

Department for Transport has issued 149 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 101 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Transport & Logistics, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 089600-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Transport in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
089600-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Department for Transport
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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