Award

SC240006 Abnormal Loads Procurement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2024 at 16:46

Award Notice
Tender

12 Apr 2024 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Mar 2024 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded a contract to Cascade Software Ltd for the provision of an abnormal load management software system. The primary objective of the tender is to manage and check abnormal load notifications and movements across KCC's publicly maintainable road network. This contract falls under the "Consultative engineering and construction services" category and will be delivered within the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2024 and conclude on 31st August 2027. The total value of the awarded contract is £136,711, and the selected procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software development for infrastructure management and road network maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in handling large volumes of notifications efficiently will find this opportunity highly relevant. With a substantial contract duration of five years, inclusive of extension options and a focus on safeguarding structural asset integrity, businesses that can offer robust, scalable solutions would be ideal candidates for this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240006 Abnormal Loads Procurement

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) is looking to obtain the services of software that can process the management and checking of abnormal load notifications/movements across KCC's publicly maintainable road network. The software must provide a fully comprehensive system that can confidently manage an average of 3200 abnormal load notifications per month (capacity for additional requests as required). The system will be providing a statutory service that is vital to protect the structural integrity of assets, typically bridges, on Kents road network. It is anticipated that the supplier will be expected to deliver the contract across a 5-year period. This will consist of a 3-year initial term with an additional 2x1-year extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a0fd0eb-0b16-4179-885e-44c01b9688f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cee3f32-b451-48b0-86fb-4721b4845273
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,711 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASCADE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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