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Drainage, watercourse and Flood Management Software via Crown Commercial Services - G Cloud 14 call off.

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed a tender process for the procurement of drainage, watercourse and flood management software through the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000, and occurred in their locality of Middlesbrough, located in region UKC12. The procurement was strategically executed using a limited method, attaining a direct award to Kaarbon Technology Ltd, a Dorset-based supplier, without prior publication, citing the procurement's scope outside the directive application. The contract was signed on 27 December 2025, with a value of £249,953.80.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in developing and providing software solutions for flood management and environmental services. Large-scale technology firms familiar with public sector frameworks could benefit from future extensions, as the contract allows for a 12-month extension period. Moreover, companies with expertise in integrating software systems within regional authorities' environmental management plans stand to gain, especially those positioned to adapt to the requirements of Crown Commercial Services frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drainage, watercourse and Flood Management Software via Crown Commercial Services - G Cloud 14 call off.

Notice Description

Drainage, watercourse and Flood Management Software via Crown Commercial Services Framework - G Cloud 14 call off.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Drainage, watercourse and Flood Management Software via Crown Commercial Services Framework - G Cloud 14 call off.

Options: 1 x 12 month extension period

Procurement Information

Direct award via Crown Commercial Services Framework G Cloud 14.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037955-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,953 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAARBON TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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