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Cambridgeshire County Council Pothole Automatic Detection Software

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Pothole Automatic Detection Software." This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is targeted at improving highway maintenance within England, United Kingdom. The award phase concluded on 18th February 2026 with an active tender period that ended on 16th February 2026. The contract with the awarded supplier, Route Reports Limited, commenced on 19th February 2026 and is slated for completion on 18th April 2028. The contract, valued at £102,916, utilised a non-specified procurement method and was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with expertise in AI and computer vision technologies. Companies that provide advanced analytics and automated inspection solutions will find this contract beneficial for business growth. SMEs, in particular, are well positioned to compete, given the council’s openness to involving smaller entities. The project not only provides a platform to showcase technological innovations in maintenance inspection but also ensures a long-term collaboration with local government entities, thereby enhancing business visibility and credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Pothole Automatic Detection Software

Notice Description

The Route Reports (Cloud Software) roads platform software provides automated highway maintenance inspections. This system uses cameras, computer vision and AI to detect surface defects, cracking, potholes, and reports the condition of signs, lines and more

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b60ce0b2-215d-4cf9-b54e-e54532a2771b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35710dc-8ca6-41a6-acee-87fe2b8f4ec6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£102,916 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,916 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Apr 2028 2-3 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROUTE REPORTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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