Award

Highways Asset Management System (HAMS)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 15:54

Award Notice
Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, has successfully completed the procurement process for a Highways Asset Management System (HAMS), awarding the contract to Brightly Software Limited. The procurement, valued at £10 million, falls under the industry-specific software package category and was conducted through an open procedure. The process moved from tender to award, with the contract starting in April 2025 for an initial five-year term, with possibilities for extension up to a total of 15 years. The project is designed to enhance the strategic management and optimisation of highway resources, positively impacting the North West region's transport infrastructure.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for technology firms specialising in complex, high-value software solutions, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale contracts and the needs of public sector clients. With a focus on improving the highway infrastructure management, companies with expertise in asset management systems, data analytics, and strategic resource allocation would find this contract a fitting opportunity to expand their public sector portfolio. The project also indicates potential for SMEs to engage through secondary procurement for related services, further broadening the scope for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Asset Management System (HAMS)

Notice Description

Highways Asset Management System (HAMS) software solution that takes a strategic approach to optimising the allocation of resources for the management, operation, preservation and enhancement of the highway infrastructure to meet the needs of current and future users of the transport network. Additional information: The Agreement will be let for an initial period of five years from March 2025, with a further five options to extend for 24 months each. The potential total contract length is therefore up to 15 years. The potential for a long-term contract recognises the significant cost of change and return-on-investment duration. The Agreement will be based on the UK Cabinet Office's Model Services Contract for high value, complex services. The Agreement will be tailored to meet the needs of the Council's requirements and feedback from the industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-457a4d8f-bd59-4fd1-8b31-2d75ec8271dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286a1ba-1d6b-41ce-95ef-894809d369f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Bennett
Contact Email
digitalprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 539970

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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