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01 Jul 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a "Highways Condition Survey Call-Off Agreement" under the CPV classification "Software package and information systems". This contract, led by Halton Borough Council, involves the acquisition of a versatile web-based data management system known as the 'Road Asset Management System' (RAMS). The RAMS project encompasses two primary tasks: data collection via physical surveys, and online deterioration and investment modelling using the SaaS principle. The contract, with a value of £200,000, was signed on 25th June 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure through a direct award on the Blackpool Council RAMS Framework, and the related procurement activities have been completed with the involvement of Gaist Solutions Limited as the awarded supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in data management and asset lifecycle modelling. Firms experienced in providing cloud services and sophisticated data analysis could find this project an excellent platform for demonstrating their capabilities. As regional and local authorities, such as Halton Borough Council, continue to invest in advanced technology solutions to improve infrastructure management, businesses aligned with these technological advancements can anticipate increased opportunities to collaborate and grow within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Highways Condition Survey Call-Off Agreement

Notice Description

Versatile web based data management system that is capable of handling asset information, not limited to highways asset information. This is referred to in these documents as the 'Road Asset Management System' (RAMS). The RAMS will be used to visualise the condition, location and history of a range of asset types, in context with other spatial data. The scope of work is in two parts; * Part 1 - Data Collection - In order to provide suitable data to allow the effective modelling as covered in Part Two below the Tenderer shall undertake a physical survey of the highways and footways network. * Part 2 - Deterioration and Lifecycle Modelling - In order to understand the medium to long term deterioration of the highways network, and then model the implications of any given investment/maintenance regime, the Tenderer shall make available online deterioration and investment modelling software as a service, using the SaaS (Software as a Service) principle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Versatile web based data management system that is capable of handling asset information, not limited to highways asset information. This is referred to in these documents as the 'Road Asset Management System' (RAMS). The RAMS will be used to visualise the condition, location and history of a range of asset types, in context with other spatial data. The scope of work is in two parts; * Part 1 - Data Collection - In order to provide suitable data to allow the effective modelling as covered in Part Two below the Tenderer shall undertake a physical survey of the highways and footways network. * Part 2 - Deterioration and Lifecycle Modelling - In order to understand the medium to long term deterioration of the highways network, and then model the implications of any given investment/maintenance regime, the Tenderer shall make available online deterioration and investment modelling software as a service, using the SaaS (Software as a Service) principle.

Procurement Information

Direct Award via Blackpool Council RAMS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061626-2026
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
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20251 years 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAIST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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