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AI Technology Drowning Detection System

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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30 Jul 2026 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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30 Jul 2026 at 12:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Jul 2026 at 11:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has recently awarded a contract for an AI Technology Drowning Detection System at its Leisure Centre in Newport, United Kingdom. The process, which initiated as a tender, has concluded at the award stage as of 30th July 2026. The contract was ultimately awarded to Lynxight, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London, for the provision of software-related and surveillance services, classified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes 72260000 and 79714000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below threshold, without competition, and covers the service period from 31st January 2027 to 30th January 2030. The total value of the contract is £68,400, with a gross amount of £82,080, indicating a completion within legal thresholds under the legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement represents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in advanced AI technology solutions within the software and surveillance sectors. The nature of the project makes it ideal for businesses capable of delivering cutting-edge technology tailored to enhance public safety in leisure facilities. Companies that are small to medium-sized, yet offering innovative solutions under similar procurement thresholds, would find themselves well-placed to engage with similar future projects, promoting growth and expansion in the realm of public sector contracts. The collaboration with Newport City Council highlights the importance of presenting competitive and unique propositions in tender applications, even in direct procurement settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI Technology Drowning Detection System

Notice Description

AI Technology Drowning System for Leisure Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072251-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£68,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2030 3-4 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
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYNXIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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