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Provision of Annual Condition Surveys (Road Asset Management Strategy)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Annual Condition Surveys (Road Asset Management Strategy)" with an award made to GAIST SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This contract, falling under the services category, involves conducting annual condition surveys of carriageways and footways within Southend's network. Data from these surveys will be integrated into the AssetStream system, accompanied by imagery. Initially signed on 6th May 2026, the contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs until 31st March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. Notably, the procurement method was below the threshold under the Road Asset Management Strategy Framework, applicable to the UKH31 region, specifically Southend-on-Sea.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in hazard protection and control consultancy services, particularly those like GAIST SOLUTIONS LIMITED, which is classified as an SME. The focus on annual surveys and integrated data management systems suggests a significant business opportunity for companies with expertise in road asset management, digital surveying technologies, or related consultancy services. Engaging in such public sector contracts can facilitate growth through stable, long-term revenue avenues and enhanced reputation in the infrastructure management domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Annual Condition Surveys (Road Asset Management Strategy)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) has appointed a suitable provider for the provision of Annual Condition Surveys (carriageway & footways) for the entire network length in Southend from current LSG network. Data is to be loaded for use on AssetStream with an associated imagery survey also supplied to the system. Annual Surveys are to be undertaken in September each Contract Year and results delivered before December of the same year. This agreement has been awarded via the Road Asset Management Strategy (RAMS) Framework. The contracting authority is Southend-on-Sea City Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,802 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAIST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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