Tender

Traffic Data Collection Services

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Cumberland Council for the provision of Traffic Data Collection Services. This tender, titled "Traffic Data Collection Services," falls under the industry category of data collection and collation services. The contract location is in the region UKD1, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' phase. Key dates to note include the close of the enquiry period on 20 January 2026 and a submission deadline by 6 February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and may extend up to five years from this date, including potential extensions. This is an open procurement process, below the threshold, inviting all interested parties to participate via the provided procurement platforms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in data collection services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, reflecting Cumberland Council's commitment to diversity and inclusive business practices. Companies adept in providing traffic data solutions, including temporary surveys and permanent data collection methods, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The provision of high-quality, cost-effective services that contribute to transport modelling and traffic monitoring will be key evaluation criteria, providing ample scope for innovative firms to demonstrate their expertise and potentially contribute to the growth of their business through engagement in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Data Collection Services

Notice Description

Procurement of a contract for traffic data collection services from the current permanent inductive loop count sites and a range of ad-hoc temporary surveys to collect traffic data for traffic monitoring, Highways schemes, transport modelling and public complaints for a maximum period of five years from 01 April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000525-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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