Award

Automated Salt Spreading

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2024 at 13:29

Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of an automated salt spreading solution, titled "Automated Salt Spreading". The contract covered the provision of hardware and cloud software for winter vehicles, including necessary annual licences, system training, and warranty. The procurement fell under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and targeted goods procurement. The project is located at Tyne Mills Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XL. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure with relevant deadlines having already passed, and the contract was signed on 1st November 2024. The successful contractor awarded this project is Winter Service Solutions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in public service solutions and hardware supply for vehicular systems. Companies with expertise in providing integrated hardware and cloud software packages, especially those familiar with ECON compatibility, would find this contract highly relevant. Additional services such as ongoing training and warranty management were also critical components, highlighting a significant avenue for business growth in technical support and after-sales services. SMEs demonstrated strong competitiveness, reflecting the inclusiveness of the procurement process conducted by Northumberland County Council.

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Notice Title

Automated Salt Spreading

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of Hardware and Cloud Software based solution for the winter vehicles. In addition to the Hardware and Software the package includes annual licences required, system training and warranty.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply of Hardware and Cloud Software based solution for the winter vehicles. In addition to the Hardware and Software the package includes annual licences required, system training and warranty. Additional information: N/A

Renewal: Once contract term and any extensions complete, it will be subject to renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0498b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037196-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sabrina Bell
Contact Email
sabrina.bell@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3456006400

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WINTER SERVICE SOLUTIONS

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