ECC022 - Supply of Logistics UK Vision Portal for Digital Tachograph Management

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central public authority in the UK, seeking to enhance its Fleet Services by acquiring a Logistics UK Vision Portal for digital tachograph management, under the tender ID ECC022. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for monitoring driver hours and duty time. The contract was awarded on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2029. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specified as below threshold without competition, culminating in the contract notice published on 15th June 2026. The project falls under the goods category, with a focus on software and information systems tailored for the transport logistics sector, specifically happening within the UKC12 region.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in logistics management systems and digital compliance software, particularly those capable of providing integrated solutions tailored for fleet services. Since Middlesbrough Council used a direct procurement method and engaged the FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION LIMITED, businesses with strong industry credentials and innovative logistic solutions may find such tenders fruitful for expanding their footprint in local government sectors. This setup is ideal for companies focused on leveraging technology to improve compliance and efficiency within transportation and logistics services, fostering long-term business growth and governmental partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ECC022 - Supply of Logistics UK Vision Portal for Digital Tachograph Management

Notice Description

Fleet Services need to procure software and hardware to enable the use of digital tachographs to allow the recording of driver's hours and duty time following a Traffic Commissioner compliance audit and to ensure we comply with our Statutory requirements to monitor both driving hours and duty time to under the working time directive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056182-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

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