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Highways Asset Management System (HAMS)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 15:49

Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 14:04

Planning

17 Jul 2024 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lancashire County Council for the Highways Asset Management System (HAMS) is for implementing an industry-specific software package. The process aims to optimise the management and operation of highway infrastructure in the UK, specifically within the North West region (UKD). The procurement, which employs an open procedure, has entered the award stage, with Brightly Software Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £10 million, was signed on 1st July 2025 and is initially set for five years with options to extend up to fifteen years, recognising the long-term investment perspective. Key dates included the tender period ending on 29th November 2024, with immediate award proceedings followed. This large-scale project is considered substantial given the potential cost implications and duration.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of software solutions and consultancy services, as indicated by its CPV classifications. Firms specialising in technical consultancy and systems development are particularly well-suited to this procurement. The contract's significant duration and financial magnitude present an excellent opportunity for large establishments like Brightly Software Limited to consolidate their position in the market. Small to medium enterprises also demonstrated considerable interest, as evidenced by the three SME bids among the four submissions, highlighting the inclusivity of the procurement strategy. The electronic submission method, along with the open procedure approach, potentially allows a broad range of businesses to engage in future tenders of this nature.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Agreement will be let for an initial period of five years from July 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 was let based on the UK Cabinet Office's Model Services Contract for high value, complex services. The Agreement was tailored to meet the needs of the Council's requirements and feedback from the industry.

Options: The Agreement was 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047dfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038378-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE

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