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Flood Warning Portal for Ground and Surface Water

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the development of a Flood Warning Portal for ground and surface water under The Blue Heart Project. The project involves the creation of a software package to distribute flood information to the public. The initial phase includes software development, engagement, and onboarding, while an optional maintenance period extends the contract for an additional 24 months. The procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' category and was carried out via a single tender action (below threshold). The contract initially started on September 30, 2024, with an end date that has now been extended to March 31, 2027. The region of delivery is South East, United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £153,990.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and information systems, especially those specialising in telemetry and public safety solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, providing a chance to showcase expertise in flood warning systems and expand their portfolio within the public sector. The project has been awarded to 3 Sided Cube (UK) Ltd, a large-scale organisation known for innovative technological solutions, highlighting the council's preference for high-quality, reliable suppliers. Business growth can be realised through partnerships and contributions to ongoing software maintenance and upgrades throughout the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flood Warning Portal for Ground and Surface Water

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council/The Blue Heart Project is seeking to develop a new flood warning and telemetry portal to distribute information to the general public for both ground and surface water. The initial period is for software development, engagement and onboarding. An optional extension period is available (24 months) for maintenance. This contract is awarded. As of 31st March 2025, the council will utilise the 2-year extension permitted in the original tender documentation and subsequent contract letters. The extended contract will now end on 31st March 2027. There will be no changes to the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-883cec2f-2f24-4419-9705-a9c04c1e2909
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a6c626-5e80-46aa-bd34-fe9d21b624b2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£153,990 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

3 SIDED CUBE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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