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Roads Artificial Intelligence Software

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has completed a procurement process for a Roads Artificial Intelligence Software, aimed at improving surveying and inspection services, leading to more accurate data sources and efficiency gains. The process was in the award stage as of 4 March 2025, and the contract, valued at GBP 147,696.39, was signed on 1 February 2025. This procurement falls under the 'General public services' industry category and pertains to the UKM93 region. The procurement method was limited and utilised a direct award of contract via the Healthcare Trust Europe ICT Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement. The awarded supplier is Softcat Plc, a large-scale IT provider based in Marlow, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence, software development, and digital technology solutions. Companies with expertise in road inspection, surveying, and data accuracy can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market position. The procurement aims to bring innovative technological advancements to public services, making it suitable for enterprises adept at providing cutting-edge IT solutions and capable of handling public sector projects. Businesses that can offer robust and efficient software solutions would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roads Artificial Intelligence Software

Notice Description

Roads Artificial Intelligence Software to improve surveying and inspection services leading to more accurate data sources and efficiency gains

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Roads Artificial Intelligence Software to improve surveying and inspection services leading to more accurate data sources.

Procurement Information

Direct Award of Contract via Healthcare Trust Europe Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions 2023 Digital Technology Framework Agreement (ComIT3 - Complete IT 3),

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525187
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£147,696 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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