Award

SC240006 Abnormal Loads Procurement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Sep 2024 at 10:46

Tender

15 Mar 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Kent County Council involved the acquisition of an Abnormal Loads Notification Processing System, relevant to the civil engineering consultancy services industry. This initiative, titled "SC240006 Abnormal Loads Procurement," reached the award stage on 6th September 2024. The procurement was executed as an open procedure, and Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, UK, was responsible for the process. The contract was signed with Cascade Software Ltd on 17th June 2024. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 15th April 2024, followed by the award period starting on the same date. The buyer adopted a one-stage 30-day open tender to identify the most suitable supplier.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions for logistics and route management, particularly those capable of supporting high-frequency notification systems. The procurement sought a solution that could manage and process an average of 3,500 abnormal load notifications monthly, ensuring the safety and suitability of routes. With a strong commitment to ongoing updates, improvements, and capacity management, software and civil engineering consultancy firms with established track records in handling infrastructure logistics would be aptly suited to compete. The awarded contract, spanning a potential five-year period with an initial three years and options for extensions, provides a stable and lucrative opportunity for the successful supplier to embed long-term business growth within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

SC240006 Abnormal Loads Procurement

Notice Description

This project is for the procurement of an Abnormal Loads Notification Processing System. When carrying an abnormal load, Hauliers are required to notify the police, highways, and bridge authorities regarding the movement of abnormal loads around the road network. The hauliers have historically notified the relevant parties using "Cascade's Abhaulier system, "National Highway's Esdal system" or via direct communication. These systems allow for the routes to be checked by the asset owner (or a delegated third party) to ensure the proposed route is suitable and safe to carry the abnormal load. The KCC used a one-stage 30 day open tender to identify the most suitable supplier/service provider. Requirements and needs of the service: The contract is to include all updates, improvements and upgrades to the service throughout its duration. The service must have the capacity to process up to and in excess of 3,500 Abnormal Load notification requests per month. The KCC is looking to outsource the service to a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028582-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Joseph Kay
Contact Email
joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000411394

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
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

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