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Highway AI Survey Condition Solution

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Highway AI Survey Condition Solution" has been awarded by Westmorland and Furness Council, situated in Kendal, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems for highway safety and condition inspections. The procurement process is at the award stage, with an active award status issued on 25th November 2025, using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework agreement. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029, with a total contract value of £266,100. The delivery will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the sector of highway safety technology, particularly for businesses specialising in software solutions. Although it has been specifically awarded to Vaisala Limited, firms with expertise in AI and condition survey systems could benefit from understanding the requirements and framework agreements involved for future procurement processes. Companies suited for this type of procurement would generally have capabilities in developing information systems tailored for infrastructure safety and inspections, and possess the requisite qualifications to supply such systems under a commercial framework.

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Notice Title

Highway AI Survey Condition Solution

Notice Description

Direct award via G Cloud 14 RM1557.14(Crown Commercial Services framework) for 3 years. The contract will cover the supply of a system/product for highway safety and condition inspections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-470fdcb3-5e4d-490a-bee4-f7056ad5c4ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660e9eea-a8fd-408e-a282-738862901570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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