This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 11:19

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 19:31

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield has completed the procurement process for a Highways Asset Management System to be implemented across the district. Located in Wakefield, UK, the council conducted an open procedure, complying with sub-central government guidelines. The process, now in its award stage, concluded with CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED being awarded the contract on 28th April 2026. The council's aim is to use a commercial off-the-shelf asset management system to improve the management of highways, drainage, streetworks, bridges, and public rights of way, with a focus on efficient maintenance and minimal environmental impact. The contract commences on 24th June 2026 and is valid until 23rd June 2030, with potential extensions up to 2036. The total contract value is £851,100, and it stands as active and above the monetary threshold.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the software development sector, aiming to supply or support industry-specific software services. Businesses specialising in asset management or those capable of delivering software solutions designed to integrate multiple infrastructures, such as roads and drainage systems, stand to benefit. The open procurement method ensures wide participation, giving businesses with ready-to-use, commercially viable solutions an opportunity to showcase their capabilities in line with the council’s requirements. By reducing disruption and enhancing efficiency, this contract not only fosters business ties with public authorities but also reinforces service providers' growth in public sector engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Highways Asset Management System

Notice Description

The procurement of a new asset management system to help support and manage their assets across the district. The following areas have been identified; Highways Maintenance, Drainage, Streetworks, Bridges, Public Rights of Way Parking Services. Other areas not within the Lead Directorate but still need to be considered are Flood Risk and the Highways Depot. This procurement exercise is for a commercial off the shelf asset management system to maintain all Highways assets. The system intelligence would then enable the Council to plan effective and efficient maintenance strategies whilst reducing enviromantal impact, keeping residents of the District informed and minimisiing distruption.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Extensions in imcrements of one or more years up to 30/06/2035

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056adc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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


CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£709,250 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£709,250 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2033-07-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Additional Buyers

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAUSEWAY TECHNOLOGIES

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