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ITEP1168 - Cyber R&D Project

Published
Published 15 June 2026

Overview

National Highways Limited has awarded a £240,000 contract to Cardiff University for independent cyber security research and development on the Strategic Road Network. The work involves academic-led analysis to identify and assess emerging cyber risks in network technologies and support development of mitigation strategies, awarded in June 2026 under the Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5 exemption for specialist research activity.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
Published
15 June 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£240,000
Award date
23 June 2026
Contract period
22 July 2026 → 31 March 2027
Winner
  • Cardiff University

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    13 July 2026

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  2. Contract

    30 June 2026

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  3. Award Update · Contract Update

    30 June 2026

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  4. Contract

    15 June 2026

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