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2026 Annual Road and Footway Condition Survey

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "2026 Annual Road and Footway Condition Survey" has been completed by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Blackburn, United Kingdom. This contract involves surveying services aimed at assessing the condition of roads and footways, and it was awarded to GAIST SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Skipton. The procurement followed a direct method without competition, below the threshold requirements, with the contract period running from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Key legal and financial reporting components will be part of this service, in compliance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in offering surveying services, particularly those experienced in road condition surveys and life cycle modelling. With an active contract valued at £114,508 (gross amount £137,409), it highlights potential for businesses that can deliver data services and innovative assessment solutions suited to governmental needs. Companies similar in size and speciality to GAIST SOLUTIONS LIMITED would be particularly positioned to benefit from participating in such contracts. This tender could be a stepping stone for businesses aiming to establish stronger connections with public authorities and expand their service portfolios in infrastructure assessment and reporting.

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Notice Title

2026 Annual Road and Footway Condition Survey

Notice Description

This service will include road condition survey data, scheme identification package, life cycle modelling, whole government accounts and, essential information for mandatory reporting of our road condition status to the DfT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038452-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,508 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAIST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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