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Traffic Management Planning Automation Software

UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED

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04 Sep 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Traffic Management Planning Automation Software" has been awarded by UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the private utility industry category and was conducted using a direct award method due to specific intellectual property and technical reasons. The process reached the award stage on 4th September 2025, with the awarded contract to commence on 15th September 2025 and last until 14th September 2026, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years. The project focuses on an IT system for automated traffic management planning that complies with Safety Code standards, highlighting its utility in the bustling UK infrastructure landscape.

The contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly in the realm of industry-specific software solutions. The direct award to 1SPATIAL GROUP LIMITED, a Cambridge-based SME, suggests that businesses with expertise in developing scalable and compliant traffic management systems, especially those that can operate seamlessly across various devices, are well-positioned for similar tenders. Companies capable of providing innovative and efficient IT solutions, especially in areas with exclusive rights or intellectual property complexities, can benefit substantially by aligning their offerings with similar procurement needs in the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Traffic Management Planning Automation Software

Notice Description

This requirement is for the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf, fully established IT system which must be capable of automatically producing and sharing site specific that comply with Safety Code (Red Book) standards for Streetworks complaint traffic management plans both immediately (sub 3 mins) for urgent and immediate works and also in bulk for planned works ('000 per hour) to support programme optimisation. The system should not require any specialist hardware or software to operate in addition to the 'application' itself. The system must be capable of running on portable, mobile and desktop devices, regardless of operating system. Must be able to include the following: * Automated traffic management layouts that comply with Red Book. * NSG street data, including Lane Rental restrictions and all Street Manager output. * Bus stops. * Schools. * Existing Crossing points. * Existing permanent traffic lights. * Bridges, Structures. * School streets. * Speed limit data. * Width restriction data. * Have the ability to bulk-upload fixed-point asset data to produce TM plans en masse for drawdown at a later date. * Plot and advise on road closures with diversion routes. * Updates with changing legislation. * Produce PDF files. * Be able to change and update plans on an open platform. * Product must have capability for minimal input with quick efficient output. * Single and multiple site options i.e. extending to major schemes, including long trench work.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 of PA23 applies: The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract: (a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supply can supply the goods, services or works required and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059437
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053960-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukpnprocurement@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6NP
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1SPATIAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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