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15 Jun 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Drainage Management System" was initiated by Gateshead Borough Council, a regional authority in the UK engaging in general public services. This procurement pertains to the industry-specific software package category, focused on a drainage and flood management system allowing mobile data capture of geo-referenced assets. Located in Gateshead, region UKC22, the procurement was completed on 15th June 2026, under a limited procurement method via direct award using the G-Cloud14 framework. The contract, valued at £74,200, was awarded to Kaarbon Technology Ltd and signed on 11th June 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software development for infrastructure management, specifically those specialising in geographical information systems and mobile application integration. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and possess expertise in developing industry-specific software packages tailored for regional authorities are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. Business growth could be achieved by aligning offerings with the evolving technological needs of government infrastructure projects and by leveraging frameworks such as G-Cloud to engage in direct awards without prior publication requirements.

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Notice Title

DRAINAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Notice Description

Drainage and flood management system enabling mobile capture of geo-referenced asset and network data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Drainage and flood management system enabling mobile capture of geo-referenced asset and network data.

Options: 1 x 12 month option to extend

Procurement Information

Direct Award using G-Cloud14 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b52e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAARBON TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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