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GP222 - Abnormal Load Notification Assessment Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has concluded its direct procurement process titled "GP222 - Abnormal Load Notification Assessment Services". The contract involves assessing notifications for abnormal loads traveling through the area, ensuring protection of highway assets and compliance with weight limits. This service falls under the IT services category, as it deals with software used for hauliers’ notifications. The procurement process is now complete, with the tender being originally awarded on 1st October 2025. The contract, scheduled to run until 30th September 2028, was awarded to Cascade Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Guildford, Surrey, UK.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Enterprises capable of providing robust software solutions for compliance and asset protection in transportation would find this contract relevant for their expansion. While the contract was awarded without competition due to its below-threshold status, businesses with innovative software solutions in logistics and compliance or those seeking to establish or strengthen ties with local government bodies could benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP222 - Abnormal Load Notification Assessment Services

Notice Description

Hauliers are required to notify the local Highway Authority if an abnormal load is proposed to go through its area no matter the length of road it is proposed to travel in the authority's area. It is down to the Hauliers which software they use to submit the notifications (of which there are several) and the majority of the notifications received by Middlesbrough have been submitted using the Cascade Software. The Council has a statutory duty under the Highways Act 1980 to maintain and protect public highways (including bridges) and those that use them. This includes the protection of highway assets, ensure compliance with weight limits and advise or restrict routes if infrastructure is at risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d457
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068602-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASCADE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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