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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:13

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Traffic Data Collection Services" was initiated by Cumberland Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom. The services entail traffic data collection from inductive loop count sites and temporary surveys for traffic monitoring and related purposes. This process, executed through an open competition below the threshold, concluded with a contract award to Matrix Traffic and Transport Data Limited, beginning 01 April 2026 and running until 31 March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. The contract has a gross value cap of £154,200, reflecting an active contract phase starting 31 March 2026. The location for procurement activities is set in the UKD12 region encompassing Cumbria, with the main industry focus on data collection and collation services.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on data collection, transport analytics, and related services. The successful supplier, Matrix Traffic and Transport Data Limited, indicates that companies specializing in innovative traffic monitoring and data analysis, particularly SMEs, would find this tender congenial. Moreover, businesses adhering to diversity and statutory compliance are encouraged to participate, enhancing their prospects in future tenders. This contract not only provides immediate business growth but also strengthens credentials for future contract opportunities within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Traffic Data Collection Services

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029519-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£128,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Matrix Traffic and Transport Data Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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